Marry Me Chicken Pasta
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.
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.
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.
