There is a reason “Marry Me Chicken” went absolutely viral. The combination of savory chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and a rich, velvety cream sauce is practically a love language on a plate. But when you are staring down a busy weeknight, searing chicken breasts and simmering sauces on the stovetop can feel like a mountain to climb.
Enter the ultimate kitchen shortcut: the Oven-Baked 5-Ingredient Marry Me Chicken Pasta. By tossing everything into a single baking dish and letting the oven do the heavy lifting, you get all that legendary flavor with zero stovetop babysitting and minimal cleanup.
Why This 5-Ingredient Version Works
Traditional recipes call for a long list of ingredients—garlic, chicken broth, heavy cream, parmesan, and complex spice blends. To strip it down to just five ingredients without sacrificing an ounce of flavor, we rely on smart, multi-tasking staples.
The secret weapon here is a jar of oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes. Instead of draining the oil away, we use it to coat the chicken and pasta. That oil is already deeply infused with intense, concentrated tomato flavor and herbs, eliminating the need for a separate spice rack full of seasonings.
The Big Five Grocery List
Before you start, gather these five key players:
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1 lb Chicken Breasts: Cut into bite-sized, 1-inch cubes so they cook quickly and evenly.
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8 oz Penne or Rigatoni: Short, ridged pasta shapes are perfect because the ridges act like tiny pockets that trap the creamy sauce.
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8 oz Jar Sun-Dried Tomatoes in Oil: Look for the ones packed with herbs. We will use both the intensely flavorful tomatoes and the seasoned oil.
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1.5 cups Heavy Whipping Cream: This creates the luxurious, velvety base of the sauce as it bakes.
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1 cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese: This melts beautifully into the cream to thicken the sauce and adds a sharp, salty punch.
(Note: We assume you have basic kitchen salt and pepper on hand to season the chicken to taste!)
The Step-by-Step Method
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