Creamy Marry Me Chicken Pasta Salad

Name: Creamy Marry Me Chicken Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound rotini or penne pasta; 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced; 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes in oil, chopped; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped; Salt and black pepper to taste

This flavorful pasta salad brings all the cozy, savory goodness of Marry Me Chicken to your picnic table.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· July 20, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

10 minutes

Total

1 hour 25 minutes

Serves

If you love the rich and savory flavors of the classic Marry Me Chicken dish, you are going to adore this pasta salad version. It is perfect for potlucks or just a simple lunch when you want something a bit special without spending hours in the kitchen.

My favorite thing about this recipe is how the creamy sun dried tomato sauce clings to every piece of pasta. Make sure you let it chill in the fridge for at least an hour so the flavors have a chance to really come together before you serve it.

🧺 Ingredients

1 pound rotini or penne pasta
2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes in oil, chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Salt and black pepper to taste

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to the package directions until al dente.
2
Drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking process, then set it aside to drain well.
3
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, tomato paste, minced garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
4
Add the cooked pasta, shredded chicken, chopped sun dried tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese to the bowl.
5
Toss everything together until the pasta is well coated in the creamy sauce.
6
Fold in the fresh basil and season with salt and pepper to your liking.
7
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

💡 Tips

You can store this pasta salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. If it seems a little dry after being chilled, stir in a splash of milk or an extra tablespoon of mayonnaise right before you serve it.

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