This easy marry me chicken pasta is made with rotisserie chicken, tender penne pasta, and a creamy sun dried tomato sauce that feels special but is simple enough for busy nights.

Creamy chicken pasta tossed with penne, sun dried tomatoes, and Parmesan sauce in a skillet.

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Jamielyn Nye

My Favorite Comfort Food Pasta Dish

When I want a creamy chicken pasta, marry me chicken pasta is what I crave most. It is the pasta version of classic marry me chicken, made with tender rotisserie chicken and sun dried tomatoes in a rich Parmesan cream sauce.

We love serving it with a simple side salad and easy breadsticks so every last bit of sauce gets scooped up. If you love this flavor combo, you may also enjoy this marry me chicken soup recipe.

XO - Jamielyn

Ingredient Notes

Ingredients for marry me chicken pasta including penne, rotisserie chicken, sun dried tomatoes, Parmesan, and cream.

Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.

  • Cooked chicken: I like to use shredded chicken or rotisserie chicken, but you can cook up boneless skinless chicken breast to use as well.
  • Penne pasta: Cooked to al dente according to package directions in salted water.
  • Butter and flour: This will make a roux, which is the base of the sauce that helps it to thicken.
  • Chicken broth and heavy cream: The liquids added to turn the roux into a sauce. Bring the heavy cream to room temperature.
  • Parmesan cheese and sundried tomatoes: Briny Parmesan and tart sun-dried tomatoes in oil add to the depth of flavor in the sauce.
  • Aromatics and seasonings: Minced garlic cloves, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.

How to Make Marry Me Chicken Pasta

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat and sprinkle with flour. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook the garlic for 1-2 minutes until it becomes fragrant. Stir in a cup of broth, using a wooden spoon to scrape off the brown bits on the bottom of the pan.

Cream sauce with sun dried tomatoes, seasonings, and cream simmering in a skillet.

Let the pan cool slightly then whisk in cream until smooth. Sprinkle in the grated Parmesan cheese and stir until it melts. Return skillet to medium-low heat, whisking for a minute before adding the sun dried tomatoes, red pepper flakes, and seasoning.

Cooked penne pasta added to creamy sun dried tomato sauce for marry me chicken pasta.

Toss in the chicken and pasta to coat then if you’re adding spinach to the creamy sun-dried tomato sauce, do that now then simmer until wilted. Season to taste and enjoy with extra Parmesan cheese and a sprinkle of fresh basil.

Skillet of marry me chicken pasta with penne, creamy sun dried tomato sauce, and fresh basil.

Recipe Tips

  • Using sundried tomatoes packed in oil for extra flavor is my favorite way to go.
  • This recipe works with any type of pasta. Rigatoni, spaghetti or bowtie but save egg noodles for my garlic buttered noodles.
  • If you want to use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts, that’s a great option or you can even make this marry me chicken meatballs recipe, too.
  • Stir in baby spinach at the end for a boost of color.
  • Not a tomato fan? Try this creamy penne pasta instead.
Creamy marry me chicken pasta with penne, sun dried tomatoes, and tender chicken on a white plate.

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Creamy marry me chicken pasta made with rotisserie chicken, penne pasta, and sun dried tomatoes in a skillet

Marry Me Chicken Pasta

5 from 3 votes
Recipe by: Jamielyn Nye
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 5
This easy marry me chicken pasta is made with rotisserie chicken, tender penne pasta, and a creamy sun dried tomato sauce that feels special but is simple enough for busy nights.
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Ingredients 

Chicken

  • 2 cups cooked chicken , I used rotisserie
  • 10 ounces penne pasta

Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • ½ Tablespoon flour
  • 3 garlic cloves , minced (1 Tablespoon)
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • ¾ cup heavy cream , at room temperature
  • ½ cup grated fresh parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil , drained and finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • Kosher salt , to taste
  • Ground black pepper , to taste
  • Fresh basil , thinly sliced, for serving

Optional add in: 1 cup chopped spinach

Instructions

Pasta

  • Cook pasta according to package directions in salted water.

Sauce

  • In a large pan, melt 2 Tablespoons butter over medium heat. Sprinkle flour over the top.
  • In the same pan, reduce heat to medium low. Add 3 garlic cloves and cook 1 to 2 minutes, or until fragrant. Stir in 1 cup broth, scraping up any loose browned bits.
  • Transfer pan to a cold burner and let cool slightly. Whisk in 3/4 cup cream until smooth. Sprinkle in 1/2 cup parmesan and gently stir until cheese has melted.
  • Return skillet to medium-low heat and whisk sauce 1 minute until heated. Stir in 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, and 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Bring to a slow simmer, stirring occasionally. Add the cooked chicken to the pan, ensuring it is well coated in the sauce. Stir in cooked pasta and spinach if desired. Simmer 2 more minutes, or until chicken and pasta warmed through. Season to taste.
  • Sprinkle with basil before serving.

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Notes

Sun-Dried Tomatoes: I use the tomatoes packed in oil, but you can use the dried tomatoes. If you use dried tomatoes, I recommend adding a little extra oil to the skillet for a boost of flavor.
Store: Keep any leftovers an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Reheat: Reheat leftovers on the stove in a pan over medium-low heat. The pasta will have absorbed much of the sauce, so add a splash of cream to loosen it up again.

Nutrition

Calories: 541kcal, Carbohydrates: 49g, Protein: 27g, Fat: 27g, Saturated Fat: 14g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 8g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 104mg, Sodium: 473mg, Potassium: 506mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 983IU, Vitamin C: 12mg, Calcium: 149mg, Iron: 2mg

Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.