Marry Me Creamy Chicken Pasta

This easy creamy chicken pasta recipe is perfect for busy weeknights where you want to whip up a delicious dinner in no time. This pasta dish is full of veggies and packed with flavor, and it's ready in 30-45 minutes.
Marry me creamy chicken pasta recipe

A Weeknight Family Favorite

At our house, easy pasta is a lifesaver on busy week nights! This amazing easy creamy chicken pasta is one of our absolute family favorites. This delicious pasta dish is not only incredibly tasty but also comes together quickly with minimal cleanup. Imagine pasta soaked in a luscious creamy sauce, packed with fresh veggies and tender chicken. At our house, we serve it with fresh fettuccine, but it pairs perfectly with fussili or farfalle too!

Be sure to also check out my recipe for one-pot Pasta Hawaii.

Why You’ll Love This Creamy Chicken Pasta Recipe

Whipping up this creamy chicken and vegetable pasta is a breeze. Start by whipping together a quick homemade tomato sauce, easily blended to perfection. While the tomato sauce simmers, chicken and vegetables are sautéed until golden. The tomato sauce is then thickened with cream and cheese, creating a rich, creamy sauce. Finally, everything is mixed together and poured over your favorite pasta. This dish is a huge hit with both kids and adults and has become a regular in our weeknight meal plan.

Did I mention it’s really quick to make? Your dinner will be ready in just 30-45 minutes, depending on how speedy you are at chopping the veggies 😉

Creamy pasta sauce with chicken

Tips for Perfect Creamy Chicken Pasta

  • Cut the zucchini and mushrooms into small cubes for quick and even cooking.
  • Watch the garlic closely as you sauté it–it shouldn’t turn dark.
  • Check your pasta’s cooking time on the pack to get it perfectly al dente.
  • Use only fresh basil for the best flavor, or skip it if you don’t have any on hand.
  • Consider doubling the recipe so you have leftovers for tomorrow’s dinner. Your fresh pasta should be cooked on the day you plan to eat it, though.

Creamy pasta with chicken and veggies

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I freeze creamy pasta with chicken?
No, this dish doesn’t freeze well. It’s best enjoyed fresh but will keep in the refrigerator for up to two days.

Can I substitute the sun-dried tomatoes?
If sun-dried tomatoes aren’t your thing, you can substitute cherry tomatoes.

Can I add more meat?
Craving more meat? Feel free to toss in some sautéed bacon bites or crispy pancetta for extra flavor.

Marry me creamy chicken pasta recipe

Recipe

Marry Me Creamy Chicken Pasta

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Quick and easy delicious pasta dinner. This pasta dish has plenty of greens in a delicious creamy sauce. Serve with your favorite pasta.
Time: 30 minutes
Difficulty: Moderate
Yield: 2 servings
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Ingredients

Tomato sauce:

  • 1 small onion
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • olive oil for frying
  • 2 dl canned diced tomatoes
  • 1 dl water
  • fresh basil

Cream sauce:

  • 2 chicken breast
  • olive oil for frying
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • 100 g mushrooms
  • 50 g zucchini
  • 2 dl sun dried tomatoes
  • 1 dl chicken stock
  • 50 g mozzerella cheese (shredded)
  • 2 tbsp grated parmesan (optional)
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 dl whole cream

Sides:

  • 250 g fresh pasta

Instructions

  • Peel and roughly chop the onion. Press one clove of garlic. Sauté the onion and garlic in olive oil in a large pan. Add canned tomatoes, water, and fresh basil, and let it simmer for a few minutes. Pour the tomato sauce into a bowl and purée with an immersion blender.
    1 small onion, 1 clove of garlic, 2 dl canned diced tomatoes, 1 dl water, fresh basil
  • Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces. Press the garlic. Rinse the mushrooms and zucchini, and chop them into small pieces.
    2 chicken breast, 1 clove of garlic, 100 g mushrooms, 50 g zucchini
  • Sauté the garlic in olive oil and cook the chicken. Add the mushrooms and cook until golden. Add the zucchini and sauté briefly. Reduce the heat and add the tomato sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, and chicken bouillon. Let it simmer until the vegetables are tender.
    2 dl sun dried tomatoes, 1 dl chicken stock
  • Add cheese to the sauce and stir until it melts. Pour in the cream and season with salt and pepper.
    50 g mozzerella cheese, 1 dl whole cream, salt and pepper
  • Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Toss the pasta in the sauce before serving and garnish with grated parmesan (optional).
    250 g fresh pasta, 2 tbsp grated parmesan
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Hi, I’m Trine – home baker from Copenhagen, Denmark. “Bageglad” means happy to bake in Danish and I have been spreading this happiness on the blog since 2012. Today, it reaches more home bakers worldwide than I could ever have dreamed of! Thank you for visiting!

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Hi, I’m Trine – home baker from Copenhagen, Denmark. “Bageglad” means happy to bake in Danish and I have been spreading this happiness on the blog since 2012. Today, it reaches more home bakers worldwide than I could ever have dreamed of! Thank you for visiting!

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