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Marry Me Chicken Pasta

Recipe by Andrew Kleiman on InstagramAdded 2 November 2026.

15 minutes to prep, 40 to cook. A creamy, high‑protein chicken pasta that blends juicy baked chicken with sweet cherry tomatoes and tangy cream cheese. The dish is quick to assemble, packed with Italian seasoning and a hint of heat, making it perfect for a satisfying dinner.

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Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.

  2. Combine chicken, cherry tomatoes, garlic, cream cheese, Italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, pepper, and avocado oil spray in a baking dish.

  3. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Juices run clear and chicken is no longer pink in center. Use an instant-read thermometer to check 165°F in the thickest part.

  4. While the chicken bakes, cook the protein pasta according to the package directions.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Pasta is tender but still firm to the bite.

  5. Shred or chop the baked chicken and stir it into the tomato‑cream cheese mixture until creamy.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Sauce is smooth and creamy after stirring. Use two forks to shred the chicken easily.

  6. Add the cooked pasta and grated Parmesan cheese, mix well, and garnish with fresh basil if desired.

Tips while you cook

Preheat the oven first
Set the oven to 400°F before assembling the ingredients.
Bake chicken to proper temperature
Bake until the chicken reaches 165°F, then shred before mixing.
Cook pasta while chicken bakes
Prepare the protein pasta according to the package directions during the chicken bake.
Add Parmesan after combining pasta
Stir in grated Parmesan cheese after the pasta is mixed.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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