The Good Bite (adapted by JojoM)

Creamy, tomato-basil chicken pasta with sun-dried tomatoes, ready in 15 minutes. High-protein, skillet-style ‘marry me’ pasta your family will love.
If you love quick, creamy pasta dishes that taste like they came from a restaurant, this 15-Min Marry Me Chicken Pasta will be your new go-to ❤️. Juicy, spiced chicken meets a silky tomato-basil sauce with sun-dried tomatoes — all tossed with perfectly al dente casarecce pasta for the ultimate weeknight dinner.
Inspired by The Good Bite, this version keeps things high-protein and fuss-free, coming together in just 15 minutes from pan to plate.
It starts with chicken seasoned in a mix of smoked paprika, oregano, and onion powder, then seared golden for that caramelised crust. Into the same pan goes butter, shallots, and garlic, followed by tomato purée, chicken stock, and cream.
Once you add the sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil, the aroma alone will make you fall in love — hence the name “Marry Me” Chicken Pasta!
Serve hot, scatter more basil on top, and finish with a crack of black pepper or a sprinkle of Parmesan 🧀.
Is this a one-pan recipe?
Almost! The chicken and sauce are made in one skillet, but cooking the pasta separately keeps the texture perfect.
Can I use double cream instead?
Yes — just reduce it slightly and loosen with pasta water for the same creamy consistency.
No casarecce?
Try penne, rigatoni, or fusilli — any shape that holds sauce works beautifully.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Super creamy even with light butter — a new family favourite!” — bethc_cla45
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Added extra chilli flakes and parmesan on top — absolute 🔥.” — Dawson
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Flavour bomb! Took me a bit longer but worth every second.” — Anonymous
This 15-Min Marry Me Chicken Pasta is everything you want in a weeknight meal — fast, creamy, comforting, and guaranteed to impress. Whether it’s date night, meal prep, or a family dinner, this pasta will make everyone fall in love with your cooking.
❤️ Adapted by JojoM from The Good Bite
Creamy, tomato-basil chicken pasta with sun-dried tomatoes, ready in 15 minutes. High-protein, skillet-style ‘marry me’ pasta your family will love.

Cook the pasta in well-salted water separately, then finish it in the sauce so it absorbs flavour.
Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally if they’re thick so they cook in 5–6 minutes.
Reserve some pasta water — it helps loosen the sauce if it thickens too much.
Use more chilli flakes if you want it spicier, or skip for a kid-friendly version.
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Mix the onion powder, garlic granules, dried oregano, smoked paprika, mild chilli, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
Coat the chicken breasts all over with the spice mix.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (internal temp 75°C / 165°F). Transfer to a plate and slice.
Bring a large saucepan of well-salted water to the boil.
Cook the casarecce until al dente according to packet instructions (about 9–11 minutes).
Reserve 120ml (1/2 cup) pasta water, then drain.
In the same skillet, add the light butter and melt over medium heat.
Add the chopped shallots and cook 2–3 minutes until soft, then add the crushed garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
Stir in the tomato purée and cook 1 minute to remove the raw taste.
Pour in the hot chicken stock and simmer 2 minutes.
Add the single cream, sun-dried tomatoes, chopped basil, and season with salt/pepper. Simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
Add the drained pasta and sliced chicken to the sauce. Toss until everything is coated and glossy. Loosen with reserved pasta water if needed.
Taste and adjust seasoning. Finish with more basil and black pepper.
Serve hot — it should be creamy, not soupy.
10/30/2025
Took me a bit longer than 15 but I’m slow 😂 flavour was worth it.
10/30/2025
Wanted it spicier — added extra chilli flakes and a touch of parmesan on top and it was 🔥.
10/30/2025
Used fusilli instead of casarecce and it still slapped. Sauce quantity is spot on.
10/30/2025
Not me scrolling for a decent pasta and THIS was it. Super creamy even with light butter.
10/30/2025
How did you cook the pasta? Separate pot worked perfectly, then I finished it in the sauce. So good.
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