Oven-Baked 5-Ingredient Marry Me Chicken Pasta
Creamy, cheesy, and incredibly comforting, this Oven-Baked 5-Ingredient Marry Me Chicken Pasta is the perfect easy family dinner. Tender pieces of chicken and pasta bake together in a rich Alfredo sauce with tangy sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan until bubbly and golden.
The best part? No stovetop pasta cooking is required. Everything goes into one baking dish, making this a wonderfully simple weeknight meal with very little cleanup.
🛒 Ingredients
- 12 oz (340 g) short pasta such as penne, rotini, or rigatoni
- 1½ lbs (680 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
- 16 oz (2 cups) Alfredo sauce
- ½ cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 1½ cups grated Parmesan cheese, divided
- 1½ cups water
Optional: salt and black pepper to taste.
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare the oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a deep 3-quart baking dish.
2. Add the pasta and chicken
Spread the uncooked pasta evenly in the baking dish. Scatter the bite-size chicken pieces over the pasta.
3. Make the creamy sauce
In a bowl, whisk together the Alfredo sauce, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, 1 cup Parmesan, and water until smooth.
Pour the sauce evenly over the chicken and pasta. Gently stir so the pasta is coated and there are no large dry areas.
4. Bake covered
Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil. Bake for 35 minutes.
5. Add the cheese
Carefully remove the foil and stir everything well. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup Parmesan evenly over the top.
Return the dish to the oven, uncovered, and bake for another 10–15 minutes, until the pasta is tender, the sauce is bubbling, and the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally.
6. Rest and serve
Let the pasta rest for 5–10 minutes before serving. This gives the creamy sauce time to thicken.
⭐ Pro Tips
- Use a deep baking dish so the sauce doesn’t bubble over.
- Don’t skip the water—it helps the uncooked pasta cook properly in the oven.
- Keep the dish tightly covered during the first bake so the pasta has enough steam.
- For an extra-golden cheese topping, broil for 1–2 minutes at the end, watching carefully.
- Let leftovers cool before refrigerating. Reheat with a splash of milk or water to loosen the sauce.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
Serve with a crisp green salad, roasted broccoli, steamed vegetables, or garlic bread for a complete comfort-food dinner.
⏱️ Recipe Details
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Bake Time: 45–50 minutes
Resting Time: 5–10 minutes
Total Time: About 1 hour
Servings: 6
📌 Description
This easy Oven-Baked 5-Ingredient Marry Me Chicken Pasta combines tender chicken, creamy Alfredo sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, pasta, and plenty of Parmesan in one bubbling casserole. It’s rich, satisfying, family-friendly, and perfect for busy weeknights when you want a delicious homemade dinner without a lot of work.
