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Marry Me Chicken Pasta Recipe | One Pot Pasta

Planning to pop the big question? Make it truly unforgettable and set the stage for a memorable YES with my marry me chicken pasta recipe!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 1436

Equipment

Ingredients

For Chicken Marination

  • 2 / 452 g medium-size Boneless Chicken Breast Cubed
  • ½ tsp / 3 g Salt
  • 1 tsp / 3 g Garlic Granules
  • 1 tsp / 2 g Paprika
  • ½ tsp / 1 g Black Pepper
  • 1 tbsp / 8 g All-Purpose Flour

For Boiling Pasta

  • 1 tbsp / 18 g Salt
  • 3 cups / 180 g Rigatoni Pasta

For Cooking

  • 2 tbsp / 30 ml Cooking Oil
  • 2 tbsp / 28 g Butter
  • 5 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tsp / 2 g Chili Flakes
  • 1 small-size Onion Finely Chopped
  • 1 tbsp / 16 g Tomato Paste
  • ¼ cup / 28 g Sun-Dried Tomatoes
  • ¼ cup / 6 g Fresh Basil
  • 1 cup / 237 ml Chicken Stock
  • 1 cup / 237 ml Heavy Cream
  • ¼ tsp / 1 ½ g Salt
  • 1 tsp / 2 g Dried Oregano
  • ½ tsp / 1 g Black Pepper
  • 1 cup / 100 g Parmesan Cheese
  • Fresh Basil Leaves For Garnish

Instructions

Marinate The Chicken

  • Take 2 medium-sized boneless chicken breasts and cut them into cubes.
  • Place the chicken pieces into a mixing bowl.
  • Sprinkle ½ tsp of salt and 1 tsp of garlic granules over the chicken.
  • Add 1 tsp of paprika and ½ tsp of black pepper into the bowl.
  • Add 1 tbsp of all-purpose flour to the mixture.
  • Use a spatula to mix all the ingredients well.
  • Set the bowl aside for later use.

Boil The Pasta

  • Place a cooking pot filled with water on the stove and bring it to a boil.
  • Sprinkle 1 tbsp of salt into the water.
  • Pour 3 cups of rigatoni pasta into the boiling water.
  • Boil the pasta for 11-13 minutes or as per the package instructions.
  • Remove the pot from the heat, drain and wash the pasta with cold water.

Fry The Chicken

  • Grab a skillet and put it on the stove over medium heat.
  • Pour 2 tbsp of cooking oil into the skillet.
  • Using tongs, place the marinated chicken pieces into the hot skillet one by one.
  • Cook the chicken pieces for 2-3 minutes on each side. Flip the pieces once one side is done.
  • Once the chicken is cooked and golden brown, remove the pieces from the heat and transfer them to a plate.

Prepare The Sauce

  • In the same skillet, add 2 tbsp of butter. Stir the butter and allow it to melt.
  • Add 5 cloves of minced garlic and 1 tsp of chili flakes to the melted butter. Saute the ingredients for 30 seconds.
  • Add 1 small-sized finely chopped onion to the skillet. Stir and saute for 2-3 minutes.
  • Mix in 1 tbsp of tomato paste and ¼ cup of sun-dried tomatoes.
  • Toss in 1/4 cup of fresh basil and use a spatula to mash the tomatoes a bit.
  • Stir in 1 cup of chicken stock and 1 cup of heavy cream to the sauce. Let the sauce come to a simmer.
  • Sprinkle ¼ tsp of salt, 1 tsp of dried oregano and ½ tsp of black pepper into the mix. Stir well to combine.
  • Add 1 cup of parmesan cheese to the sauce and stir continuously until the cheese is fully melted.

Combine Pasta and Sauce

  • Add the chicken pieces you fried earlier to the skillet. Let the chicken simmer in the sauce for 1-2 minutes to absorb the flavors.
  • Add the pasta to the skillet and mix well to coat the pasta with the sauce. If the sauce is too thick, you can add more water to reach your desired consistency.
  • Garnish the pasta with fresh basil leaves, serve immediately, and enjoy a delicious marry me chicken pasta!