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One Pot Marry Me Chicken Pasta served in a white bowl garnished with parsley and Parmesan cheese

One Pot Marry Me Chicken Pasta

This One Pot Marry Me Chicken Pasta is a time-saving, deliciously creamy dish that brings restaurant-quality flavor to your kitchen in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 12 ounces paccheri pasta (or any large tubular pasta)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • Fresh thyme sprigs
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Equipment

  • Large skillet or Dutch oven
  • Wooden spoon or silicone spatula
  • Microplane or grater

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil: Warm 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking.
  2. Brown the chicken: Add the chicken pieces, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden but not fully cooked through.
  3. Add garlic and spices: Stir in the minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and oregano. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add liquids and pasta: Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Nestle in the paccheri pasta, ensuring it’s mostly submerged.
  5. Add sun-dried tomatoes and thyme: Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and add the fresh thyme sprigs.
  6. Simmer: Bring to a gentle boil, then cover and reduce to low heat. Let it cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Incorporate Parmesan: Remove the thyme sprigs, then stir in the Parmesan until melted and creamy.
  8. Adjust seasoning and serve: Taste and add more salt, black pepper, or red pepper flakes as needed. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.

Notes

Pro tip: Keep pantry staples like sun-dried tomatoes and chicken broth on hand so this meal is always an option when you’re in a pinch!