This viral TikTok recipe got its name because the sun-dried tomato cream sauce supposedly makes people propose instantly.
Marry Me Chicken Pasta
Indulge in our Marry Me Chicken Pasta, a mouthwatering slow-cooked delight that’s perfect for sharing with friends or family! Featuring tender chicken simmered in a creamy garlic sauce and tossed with al dente pasta, this dish is a flavor explosion you won't want to miss. Get ready to impress your taste buds and maybe even pop the question!
Prep
15
min
Cook
240
min
Serves
5
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 5🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely diced
🥩Meat & Seafood(2)
- 2 lb boneless chicken breasts (907 g)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth (480 ml)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 1–2 tbsp grated parmesan (optional but recommended) (15 ml)optional
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 16oz pasta (454 g)
- 1 tbsp tomato paste (15 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(7)
- 1 tsp dried oregano (5 ml)
- 1 tsp dried thyme (5 ml)
- 1 tsp garlic powder (5 ml)
- 1 tsp onion powder (5 ml)
- 1 tbsp paprika (15 ml)
- Red pepper flakes (optional)optional
- Salt & pepper
📦Other(2)
- ½ cup half-and-half (120 ml)
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (drained & chopped) (120 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Add to slow cooker: 2lbs chicken breast, onion, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, tomato paste, chicken broth, thyme, oregano, red pepper flakes, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt & pepper. Stir to combine.
- 2
Cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
- 3
After 3 hours, break up chicken and add 16oz pasta. Slowly stir in ½ cup half-and-half and add parmesan if using. Cover and cook for another hour.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Add pasta only in the final hour because slow cooker temperatures (200-210°F) will overcook pasta beyond al dente if cooked for the full 6-7 hours.timing200-210°F
- ✓Temper the half-and-half by mixing it with 2-3 tablespoons of hot cooking liquid before adding to prevent curdling at slow cooker temperatures.technique2-3 tablespoons
- ✓Use pasta shapes with surface area like penne or rigatoni rather than thin pasta because they absorb the sauce better and won't become mushy in 60 minutes of slow cooking.ingredient60 minutes
- ✓Reserve 1 cup of starchy pasta cooking liquid before draining and add gradually if sauce becomes too thick, as slow cooker evaporation reduces liquid by 10-15%.technique10-15% reduction
- ✓Shred chicken into 1-inch pieces rather than smaller shreds because the additional cooking time will break down proteins further and prevent stringy texture.technique1-inch pieces
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Prep
15
min
Cook
240
min
Serves
5
people
Level
beginner
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This viral TikTok recipe got its name because the sun-dried tomato cream sauce supposedly makes people propose instantly.
Marry Me Chicken Pasta
Indulge in our Marry Me Chicken Pasta, a mouthwatering slow-cooked delight that’s perfect for sharing with friends or family! Featuring tender chicken simmered in a creamy garlic sauce and tossed with al dente pasta, this dish is a flavor explosion you won't want to miss. Get ready to impress your taste buds and maybe even pop the question!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 5🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely diced
🥩Meat & Seafood(2)
- 2 lb boneless chicken breasts (907 g)
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth (480 ml)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 1–2 tbsp grated parmesan (optional but recommended) (15 ml)optional
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 16oz pasta (454 g)
- 1 tbsp tomato paste (15 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(7)
- 1 tsp dried oregano (5 ml)
- 1 tsp dried thyme (5 ml)
- 1 tsp garlic powder (5 ml)
- 1 tsp onion powder (5 ml)
- 1 tbsp paprika (15 ml)
- Red pepper flakes (optional)optional
- Salt & pepper
📦Other(2)
- ½ cup half-and-half (120 ml)
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (drained & chopped) (120 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Add to slow cooker: 2lbs chicken breast, onion, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, tomato paste, chicken broth, thyme, oregano, red pepper flakes, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt & pepper. Stir to combine.
- 2
Cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
- 3
After 3 hours, break up chicken and add 16oz pasta. Slowly stir in ½ cup half-and-half and add parmesan if using. Cover and cook for another hour.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Add pasta only in the final hour because slow cooker temperatures (200-210°F) will overcook pasta beyond al dente if cooked for the full 6-7 hours.timing200-210°F
- ✓Temper the half-and-half by mixing it with 2-3 tablespoons of hot cooking liquid before adding to prevent curdling at slow cooker temperatures.technique2-3 tablespoons
- ✓Use pasta shapes with surface area like penne or rigatoni rather than thin pasta because they absorb the sauce better and won't become mushy in 60 minutes of slow cooking.ingredient60 minutes
- ✓Reserve 1 cup of starchy pasta cooking liquid before draining and add gradually if sauce becomes too thick, as slow cooker evaporation reduces liquid by 10-15%.technique10-15% reduction
- ✓Shred chicken into 1-inch pieces rather than smaller shreds because the additional cooking time will break down proteins further and prevent stringy texture.technique1-inch pieces