Marry Me Chicken Pasta: Creamy and Delicious Recipe

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This Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a creamy, cheesy comforting dish. If you love a creamy pasta dish with plenty of flavor, this is one to add to your dinner rotation!

Ingredients

For the Chicken

3 large chicken breasts
Onion powder, to taste
Garlic powder, to taste
Smoked paprika, to taste
Low-sodium Lawry’s seasoned salt, to taste
Salt-free Cavender’s seasoning, to taste

For the Alfredo Sauce

4 tablespoons of butter
1/2 cup of diced onions
3 large garlic cloves, minced
Sun-dried tomatoes and juice, to taste
2 1/2 cups of heavy cream
4 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cups of Parmesan cheese
1 cup mozzarella cheese
Cajun seasoning, to taste

For the Pasta

Fettuccine pasta, amount as desired
2 ladles of pasta water

How to Make the Marry Me Chicken Pasta

1. Season the chicken

Season the chicken breasts with onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, low-sodium Lawry’s seasoned salt, and salt-free Cavender’s seasoning.

2. Sear the chicken

Heat an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken for approximately 5 minutes on each side, until browned. The chicken will finish cooking in the oven.

3. Prepare the Alfredo sauce

Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add the diced onions and cook until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant.

4. Make the creamy sauce

Add the sun-dried tomatoes and their juice, heavy cream, and cream cheese. Stir until the cream cheese melts into the sauce. Add the Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, and Cajun seasoning. Stir until the sauce is smooth and creamy.

5. Bake the chicken

Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the Alfredo sauce. Transfer the oven-safe skillet to a preheated 375°F oven and bake for 10–15 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F. Cooking time will depend on the thickness of the chicken.

6. Cook the pasta

While the chicken bakes, cook the fettuccine according to the package directions. Before draining, reserve some pasta water.

7. Dice the chicken

Remove the skillet from the oven and transfer the chicken breasts to a cutting board. Dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces.

8. Combine everything

Add the cooked fettuccine and diced chicken back to the skillet with the Alfredo sauce. Add 2 ladles of pasta water and toss everything together until the pasta is coated in the creamy sauce.

9. Serve

Serve warm with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.

Tina’s Tips

Don’t skip the pasta water! The starchy water helps loosen the sauce and coat the fettuccine.
Watch the chicken carefully! Use a meat thermometer to ensure the thickest part reaches 165°F.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use a different type of pasta?

Yes! Penne, linguine, or your favorite pasta shape can be used in place of fettuccine.

Can I use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts?

Yes. Boneless, skinless chicken thighs can be used, but the cooking time may vary. Make sure the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature.