Marry Me Chicken Pasta Bake Recipe
This marry me chicken pasta bake combines juicy chicken breast and creamy sun-dried tomato Alfredo sauce with tender pasta and melted cheese. It’s a one-pot dinner recipe that is quick, easy, and everyone will love.
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 504kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound penne pasta or your favorite pasta
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1½ pounds chicken breasts cut into 1/2" dice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
- 3 tablespoons fresh basil sliced thinly (for garnish)
Sun-Dried Tomato Alfredo Sauce
- 1½ cups chicken broth
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups Parmesan cheese grated
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes roughly chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente, according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
Cook the Chicken
- Heat a large saucepan over medium heat, then add a drizzle of avocado oil. Once shimmering, add the diced chicken, salt, and pepper, and saute until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.
For the Sauce
- In the same saucepan, add the chicken broth to deglaze the pan. Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic salt, Italian seasoning, nutmeg, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook until the Parmesan cheese is melted and the sauce is thickened—about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Assemble the Chicken Pasta Bake
- Combine the cooked pasta, cooked chicken, and pasta sauce. Add 1½ cups of the mozzarella cheese. Stir until it's all coated evenly.
- Spray a 9" by 13" baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Add the pasta mixture and cover with the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F oven for about 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes. Sprinkle the sliced basil over the pasta and serve warm. Enjoy!
Notes
Storing leftovers: store leftover chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheating: either microwave or reheat in a preheated 350 degree oven until warmed through.
Nutrition
Calories: 504kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 895mg | Potassium: 453mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 949IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 359mg | Iron: 1mg