Marry Me Chicken Pasta (Creamy One-Pot Dinner Everyone Loves)

If you thought Marry Me Chicken couldn’t get any better… this version will change your mind.

This Marry Me Chicken Pasta takes everything you love about the original, the rich, creamy sauce, the tender chicken, the bold flavor and turns it into a one-pot, family-friendly dinner that feels like comfort food on another level.

It’s the kind of meal that looks and tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen… but comes together easily on a busy weeknight. Creamy, savory, a little indulgent, and completely irresistible — don’t be surprised if this becomes one of the most requested dinners in your house.

Creamy one-pot marry me chicken pasta with golden seared chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan, and spinach — rich, comforting, and made for busy nights.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 large chicken breasts, cut into small bite-sized pieces

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

• 1 teaspoon paprika

• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

For the Pasta + Sauce :

• 2 ½ cups chicken broth (slightly increased for pasta absorption)

• 1 cup heavy cream

• ½ cup grated parmesan cheese

• ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped

• 8 oz pasta (penne or rotini)

Optional:

• Fresh spinach

• Extra parmesan / herbs

ONE POT INSTRUCTIONS

1. Sear the Chicken

Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat.

Add chicken, season with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.

Cook 5–7 minutes until golden and mostly cooked through.

👉 Do NOT remove the chicken — this is key for one-pot flavor.

2. Build Flavor in the Same Pot

Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.

Stir in sun-dried tomatoes.

3. Add Liquids + Pasta (ALL AT ONCE)

Pour in:

• Chicken broth

• Heavy cream

Stir, then add uncooked pasta directly into the pot.

👉 Make sure pasta is mostly submerged.

4. Simmer & Cook

Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to medium-low.

Cover and cook for 10–12 minutes, stirring every few minutes so nothing sticks.

5. Finish the Sauce

Once pasta is tender:

• Stir in parmesan cheese

• Let it melt and thicken the sauce

If adding spinach, stir it in now and let it wilt.

6. Final Texture Check

If sauce is too thick:
👉 Add a splash of broth or milk

If too thin:
👉 Let it simmer uncovered for a few minutes

7. Serve

Let sit 2–3 minutes to thicken naturally.

Top with parmesan + herbs and serve.

If you’re looking for a dinner that feels a little extra without actually being extra work, this Marry Me Chicken Pasta is it. It’s creamy, comforting, and one of those meals that somehow makes a regular night feel like you’ve got it all together — even if the rest of the day was chaos.

This is the kind of recipe you keep in your back pocket for busy nights, picky eaters, or when you just want something that hits every time. And once you make it once… don’t be surprised if it ends up on repeat.

If you try this recipe, I’d love to hear what you think — leave a comment below or let me know how your family liked it!

And don’t forget to save this recipe for later so you always have an easy, go-to dinner ready when you need it.