Can I use a different pasta shape?

Yes, penne, rigatoni, or rotini all work well in this one-pot method.

What can I use instead of cream cheese?

Mascarpone or an extra splash of heavy cream can substitute.

One-Pot Marry Me Chicken Pasta

Name: One-Pot Marry Me Chicken Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 0.5 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes; 1 lb boneless chicken breasts or thighs; 4 tsp Italian seasoning; 1 pinch salt and pepper; 2 tbsp salted butter; 2 cloves garlic; 0.875 lb short cut pasta; 2 cup water; 2 cup whole milk; 2 oz cream cheese; 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 cup baby spinach; 0.5 cup fresh basil

A beloved one-pot pasta with creamy sun-dried tomato chicken that is rich enough to earn its famous name.

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

20 min

Total Time

35 min

Servings

Calories

544/serving

Difficulty

Easy

by Replay RecipesItalian-American Cuisine

DinnerQuick & EasyOne-Pot

Nutrition Per Serving

544Calories

34gProtein

52gCarbs

22gFat

3gFiber

6gSugar

Ingredients

0.5 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
1 lb boneless chicken breasts or thighs
4 tsp Italian seasoning
1 pinch salt and pepper
2 tbsp salted butter
2 cloves garlic
0.875 lb short cut pasta
2 cup water
2 cup whole milk
2 oz cream cheese
0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cup baby spinach
0.5 cup fresh basil

Servings

6 servings

Ingredients

Sear the Chicken

Heat the oil from the sun-dried tomato jar in a large pot over medium-high heat. Season cubed chicken with half the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until golden on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.

5 min

Cook Pasta in Pot

Add butter and chopped garlic to the same pot with the remaining Italian seasoning. Cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the pasta and 2 cups of water. Stir frequently until the pasta is al dente and most of the water is absorbed, roughly 8 minutes.

10 min

Build Creamy Sauce

Stir in the milk, cream cheese, and grated Parmesan until the cream cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.

Combine and Finish

Return the seared chicken to the pot along with chopped spinach and the reserved sun-dried tomatoes. Gently fold everything together. Remove from heat and stir in fresh chopped basil. Serve with extra Parmesan on top.

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Tips & Variations

Stir the pasta frequently while it cooks to prevent sticking to the pot.
Use the oil from the sun-dried tomatoes as your cooking fat for extra flavor.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use a different pasta shape?: Yes, penne, rigatoni, or rotini all work well in this one-pot method.
What can I use instead of cream cheese?: Mascarpone or an extra splash of heavy cream can substitute.

Recipe inspired by the original at halfbakedharvest.com. Ingredients and factual cooking data extracted; instructions independently written.

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