Main Dishes Casserole Recipes Chicken Pasta Marry Me Chicken Pasta Bake 4.7 (7) 6 Reviews 1 Photo This marry me chicken pasta bake is super cheesy studded with bits of sun-dried tomato. Topped with extra cheese and crunchy herb-seasoned panko, it’s easily a winner! By Amanda Stanfield Amanda Stanfield Amanda Stanfield is the Food Studio Coordinator and Recipe Tester/ Developer at the Dotdash Meredith. She completed her undergraduate degree in journalism and strategic communications at Hampton University. After graduation, Amanda worked in the nonprofit sector as a marketing associate for a global nonprofit organization for 3 years. In 2018, she pivoted into the food industry and began training in fine-dining restaurants around Atlanta. Later she gained her culinary degree from Johnson & Wales University and went on to work in a variety of kitchens from boutique restaurants to conference hotels. Her work has been featured on Eatingwell.com, Southern Living, People.com, Food & Wine, and Allrecipes.com. As a true foodie, Amanda seeks out nutritious and unique flavors to inspire others to eat happily and healthily. When she's not cooking up delicious recipes, you can find her lap swimming in the pool or watching a good sci-fi movie. She's a member of MAPP a non-profit supporting women-led food organizations. You can follow her adventures @amandaeight. Her go-to kitchen must have? A sharp chef's knife. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Published on September 22, 2024 Tested by Julia Levy Tested by Julia Levy Julia Levy is an experienced cook with a demonstrated history of working in the publishing industry. She is skilled in catering, food & beverage, event planning, and menu development. She tests and develops recipes in the DotDash Meredith Test Kitchen for Southern Living. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 55 mins Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Servings: 6 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings 12 ounces uncooked penne pasta 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, divided 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided 1 cup drained jarred julienne-cut sun-dried tomatoes 4 tablespoons oil from sun-dried tomato jar, divided 1 1/2 cups finely chopped yellow onion 6 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced 1/3 cup dry white wine 2 tablespoons tomato paste 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 tablespoons all purpose flour 1 cup whole milk 1 (5 ounces) package fresh baby spinach 2 cups shredded low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese or fontina cheese, divided 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, divided 1/2 cup panko (Japanese-style breadcrumbs) fresh basil leaves Directions Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high. Add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Reserve 1 cup of pasta cooking water. Drain pasta and transfer to an ungreased 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Season chicken breasts evenly with black pepper and 1 teaspoon each of the Italian seasoning and salt. Heat 2 tablespoons of sun-dried tomato oil in a large skillet over medium until shimmering. Add chicken breasts and cook until golden brown and a thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165 degrees F (73 degrees C), 10 to 15 minutes, flipping occasionally. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes. Thinly slice chicken and add to pasta in baking dish. Do not clean skillet. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Add 1 tablespoon of the sun-dried tomato oil to skillet and return to medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 6 minutes. Add white wine, tomato paste, and 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, and cook, stirring often, until liquid is reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Stir in butter until melted. Sprinkle flour over sun-dried tomato mixture and cook, stirring constantly, until thick and pasty, about 1 minute. Gradually stir in reserved pasta cooking water and milk. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Cook, stirring often, until thickened and smooth, about 2 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Add spinach, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Cook over medium, stirring constantly, until wilted and bright green, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup of the Paremsan cheese until melted. Transfer to pasta mixture in baking dish and stir until well combined. Set aside. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Heat remaining 1 tablespoon sun-dried tomato oil in a small skillet over medium-high. Add panko and remaining 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, and cook, stirring constantly, until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Sprinkle pasta mixture with remaining 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, and toasted panko mixture. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Bake in preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 15 minutes. Garnish with basil. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 565 Calories 23g Fat 41g Carbs 46g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 565 % Daily Value * Total Fat 23g 29% Saturated Fat 7g 36% Cholesterol 98mg 33% Sodium 1120mg 49% Total Carbohydrate 41g 15% Dietary Fiber 4g 15% Total Sugars 7g Protein 46g 92% Vitamin C 12mg 14% Calcium 567mg 44% Iron 4mg 20% Potassium 679mg 14% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.