Healthy Marry Me Chicken Pasta

I’m in love with this healthy Marry Me Chicken Pasta! Inspired by classic Marry Me Chicken, this creamy, decadent dish is packed with flavor, high-protein, easy to make in about 20 minutes, and sure to impress. With tender rotisserie chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and a luscious creamy sauce, it’s a perfect weeknight dinner or a meal to wow someone special.

Using rotisserie chicken makes this dish even easier because there’s no need to cook chicken from scratch. Just shred it and toss it in! I’ve also lightened it up, so you get all the delicious flavors without it feeling too heavy. And if you love Marry Me Chicken, be sure to try our classic one skillet Marry Me Chicken and Crockpot Marry Me Chicken next!

🔍 Quick Look: Healthy Marry Me Chicken Pasta

• ⏱️ Prep Time: 5 minutes
• ⏱️ Cook Time: 15 minutes
• 🕒 Total Time: 20 minutes
• 🍽 Calories: ~410 kcal per serving (based on nutrition panel)
• 👥 Servings: 4 servings
• 🥣 Key Ingredients: Pasta, garlic, milk, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, rotisserie chicken
• 📖 Dietary Information: High-protein, meal prep-friendly
• 👩‍🍳 Cook Method: One-Skillet Recipe
• ⭐ Difficulty: Easy

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Why You Will Love This Recipe

• Creamy & Indulgent: The rich, velvety sauce tastes just as amazing as if it were made with full-fat cream, yet it’s lightened up with low-fat milk and light cream cheese for the perfect balance of flavor and texture.
• Incredibly Delicious: Sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan, and fresh basil add the perfect balance of delicious flavor.
• Healthy: There is no butter or heavy cream in this recipe, and only a small amount of oil.
• Quick & Easy: It’s made with rotisserie chicken for a fast and flavorful meal.
• Classic Flavors: This pasta dish has all the crave-worthy flavors of classic Marry Me Chicken! For the same delicious flavors in meatball form, try our Marry Me Chicken meatballs next!

Key Ingredients

• Pasta: Cook your pasta of choice according to the package directions. Or, use a pasta alternative, if preferred. Try our cottage cheese spinach lasagna next!
• Garlic: Sauteéd crushed garlic adds incredible flavor.
• Milk: Use 2% milk as the base of the sauce in place of heavy cream.
• Cream Cheese: Reduced-fat cream cheese lightens up this recipe and makes the sauce super creamy. We made a similar sauce for our chicken Alfredo linguine recipe!
• Parmesan Cheese: Adds delicious, cheesy goodness to the sauce.
• Sun-Dried Tomatoes: Bursting with delicious flavor in the sauce.
• Italian Seasoning: For added depth of flavor.
• Rotisserie Chicken: We used shredded rotisserie chicken to keep this recipe super simple and easy!
• Cornstarch: Add a cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce.

Find the full measurements in the recipe card below.

Substitutions & Variations

• Pasta Options: There are so many pasta options for this recipe! Pick your favorite pasta shape, such as penne, rigatoni, or fettuccine. Or, opt for gluten-free pasta, chickpea pasta, protein pasta, or whole wheat pasta. For another option, use Carba Nada, Palmini, or Fiber Gourmet Pasta.
• Low-Carb Option: Serve this sauce over a low-carb pasta alternative such as spaghetti squash or lentils. Or, try our Marry Me Chicken spaghetti squash recipe! You can’t go wrong with any of these options. They will all pair perfectly with the creamy, flavorful sauce!
• Chicken to Use: Use shredded rotisserie chicken for an easy and quick option. For another option, use our slow cooker shredded chicken recipe. Or, fully cook boneless skinless chicken breasts and shred them or cut them into bite-sized pieces. You could even use boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead.
• Milk to Use: For this Marry Me Pasta, I wanted it to be creamy without all the extra fat. 2% milk was perfect. It gives the sauce a rich, velvety texture while keeping it lighter. If you want an even creamier result, you can also use whole milk.
• Spicy Option: Increase the amount of crushed red pepper flakes or add a dash of cayenne pepper.
• Marry Me Pasta: Omit the chicken from this recipe for a delicious Marry Me Pasta dish.

How To Make Healthy Marry Me Chicken Pasta

1. Cook the pasta until al dente according to the package directions. Once done, drain and set aside.

2. Place sun-dried tomatoes in a heat-safe bowl with hot water to soften for about 10 minutes, then drain the water and chop them into small pieces.

3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Sauté the finely chopped shallot and crushed garlic cloves for about 2-3 minutes, until translucent and fragrant.

4. Sauté the finely chopped shallot and crushed garlic cloves for about 2-3 minutes, until translucent and fragrant.

5. To thicken the sauce, mix 2 teaspoons of cornstarch with 2 teaspoons of cold water to create a slurry. After that, stir the slurry into the sauce and continue cooking on low until thickened.

6. Mix in the shredded rotisserie chicken and drained cooked pasta until evenly coated with the sauce. Garnish with fresh basil and optional red pepper flakes.

Serving Suggestions

• Roasted Vegetables: Serve with a side of roasted balsamic Brussels sprouts, garlic parmesan air fryer asparagus, crispy air fryer green beans, or air fryer carrots.
• Bread: Enjoy with a side of garlic bread or crusty bread.
• Salad: Serve it with a light salad such as a Caesar salad with our healthy homemade Caesar dressing, or serve with our healthy Caprese salad.
• Potatoes: Serve with a side of crispy air fryer Parmesan potatoes.

Storage Instructions

Storing: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating: You can reheat leftovers in the microwave or a saucepan on the stovetop over low heat with a splash of milk.

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