My sister-in-law served this at her anniversary party and everyone left with the recipe

This Oven Baked Marry Me Chicken Pasta takes all the rich, legendary flavors of the classic skillet dish and transforms it into a brilliant, effortless one-pan meal. By baking the raw chicken and dry pasta directly in a luscious blend of Alfredo sauce, savory Parmesan, and tangy sun-dried tomatoes, you get an ultra-creamy, comforting dinner with absolutely minimal cleanup.

Oven Baked 5-Ingredient Marry Me Chicken Pasta

Ingredients:

Step-By-Step Directions:

1. Preheat and prep: Heat your oven to 375°F. Lightly coat a deep 3-quart baking dish with nonstick spray or a little olive oil.

2. Layer the base: Pour the uncooked pasta into the bottom of the dish in an even layer, then scatter the raw chicken pieces evenly over the top.

3. Whisk the sauce: In a medium bowl, mix together the Alfredo sauce, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, 1 cup of the Parmesan cheese, and the water. Taste and add salt and pepper if desired.

4. Coat the dish: Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken and pasta. Give it a gentle stir to ensure all the dry pasta is coated and there are no dry spots.

5. Bake covered: Seal the dish tightly with aluminum foil to trap the steam. Bake for 35 minutes to cook the chicken through and soften the pasta.

6. Stir and cheese: Carefully remove the foil, stir the pasta well, and sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese across the top.

7. Bake until golden: Return the uncovered dish to the oven for 10 to 15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling. Optional: Broil on high for 1 to 2 minutes for a deeper golden crust.

8. Rest and serve: Let the pasta rest for 5 to 10 minutes so the cream sauce can thicken slightly, then scoop and serve warm.