Description
A delicious and creamy Marry Me Chicken Pasta recipe featuring tender shredded chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and a flavorful white wine cream sauce tossed with perfectly cooked pasta. Ready in just 30 minutes, this comforting dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Pasta
- 8 ounces uncooked pasta (any shape)
For the Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- â…“ cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- â…“ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 cups cooked or rotisserie chicken, shredded
- â…“ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- 1 small handful fresh basil, torn or chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to the package directions until al dente. Before draining, reserve some pasta water for later use.
- Make Sauce: While the pasta cooks, melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle in the all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to form a roux.
- Add Aromatics and Liquids: Stir in the minced garlic, tomato paste, and white wine (or chicken broth). Cook and stir for another minute to develop the flavors.
- Thicken Sauce: Whisk in the heavy cream until smooth. Then add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, dried oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, and shredded chicken. Continue cooking the sauce until it thickens to your desired consistency.
- Finish Sauce: Stir in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese and chopped basil. Remove the skillet from heat and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Combine Pasta and Sauce: Add the drained pasta directly into the skillet and toss everything together to coat evenly. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to reach the perfect consistency.
- Serve: Serve immediately while hot, with extra Parmesan cheese on the side if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute dry white wine with extra chicken broth for a non-alcoholic version.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor and texture.
- Reserve pasta water as it helps adjust the sauce consistency perfectly.
- For a spicier dish, increase the crushed red pepper flakes according to your taste.
- If using rotisserie chicken, shredding it evenly ensures every bite has a good amount of chicken.
