Marry Me Chicken Pasta Casserole

Easy to make!

Marry Me Chicken Pasta Casserole is the elevated version of the viral TikTok dish that’s filled with chicken, pasta, and creamy cheese sauce! Bakes in the oven for just 20 minutes!

Ingredients:

-penne pasta -chicken -salt -pepper -paprika -olive oil -alfredo sauce -sundried tomatoes in oil -parmesan cheese -pasta water -garlic paste -basil leaves -Italian seasoning -red pepper flakes -mozzarella ball

1

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Cook the pasta according to package directions for al dente. Use a heat-proof measuring cup to remove ½ cup of pasta water and set aside. Strain the pasta and set aside until ready to use.

2

While the pasta is cooking, cut the chicken into cubes and season with 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, and ½ teaspoon paprika.  Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and stir frequently until cooked through and starting to brown.

3

Once the pasta and chicken are done cooking, transfer them to a 9×13-inch casserole dish. Add in the alfredo sauce, the whole jar of sun-dried tomatoes, shredded parmesan, reserved pasta water, garlic paste, chopped basil, paprika, Italian seasonings, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.

4

Toss until all of the ingredients are evenly coated. If it's easier, you can mix all of the ingredients together in a large bowl or in the pot used to cook the pasta before adding it to the baking dish. Shred or crumble the fresh mozzarella and sprinkle it over the top of the pasta. Bake for 20 minutes or until the top of the cheese is melted and bubbly and some spots are starting to brown. Garnish with fresh basil and serve hot.

Expert Tip:

Make sure that the sundried tomatoes are julienne-sliced. Otherwise, you’ll need to slice them. You’ll also want to chop up the basil. Having smaller pieces of these ingredients allows their flavor to be distributed better in the dish.

Storage Tip:

Transfer cooled leftovers into an airtight container and store them in the fridge to enjoy for an additional 2 to 3 days.

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