Marry Me Chicken Pasta

Creamy Bow Tie Pasta with Chicken, Spinach, Tomatoes & Italian Seasoning

Using Milford Spice Company Salt Free Italian Seasoning

This Marry Me Chicken Pasta is creamy, cozy, and full of Italian-inspired flavor. Tender bites of chicken, bow tie pasta, cherry tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, Parmesan, and Milford Spice Company Salt Free Italian Seasoning come together in a rich skillet sauce that feels special enough for guests but easy enough for a weeknight dinner.

Recipe Details

• Serves: 4

• Prep time: 10 minutes

• Cook time: 25 minutes

• Total time: 35 minutes

• Best for: The Everyday Cook, The Flavor Explorer, The Elevated Entertaining Cook

Ingredients

Protein

• 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

Pasta

• 12 oz bow tie pasta, also called farfalle

Produce

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

• ¾ cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and sliced

• 2 cups fresh spinach

• Fresh herbs, finely chopped, for garnish

• Lemon wedges, for serving

Pantry

• 1 tsp salt, divided, plus more to taste

• ½ tsp black pepper, plus more to taste

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• ½ cup chicken broth

• 1 cup heavy cream

• ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

• Red pepper flakes, optional, for garnish

From Milford Spice

• 1 tsp Milford Spice Company Salt Free Italian Seasoning

Instructions

Step 1: Season the Chicken

1. Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.

2. Season with ½ tsp salt and Milford Spice Company Salt Free Italian Seasoning.

3. Toss well until the chicken is evenly coated.

Step 2: Cook the Chicken

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

2. Add minced garlic and cook briefly until fragrant, about 20–30 seconds.

3. Add the seasoned chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly golden and cooked through.

Step 3: Add Tomatoes and Broth

1. Stir in cherry tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, and chicken broth.

2. Let the mixture simmer for a few minutes so the tomatoes soften slightly and the flavors come together.

Step 4: Make the Creamy Sauce

1. Pour in the heavy cream and add the spinach.

2. Stir gently and cook for another 1–2 minutes, just until the spinach wilts and the sauce begins to thicken slightly.

3. Remove from heat.

4. Season with the remaining salt and black pepper to taste.

5. Set aside while you cook the pasta.

Step 5: Cook the Bow Tie Pasta

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.

2. Cook the bow tie pasta according to package directions until al dente.

3. Reserve some pasta cooking water, then drain.

Step 6: Toss the Pasta with the Sauce

1. Return the drained pasta to the skillet with the creamy chicken sauce.

2. Toss gently to coat.

3. Add a splash of reserved pasta water as needed to loosen and emulsify the sauce.

Step 7: Finish and Serve

1. Sprinkle with freshly grated Parmesan and toss lightly.

2. Garnish with finely chopped fresh herbs.

3. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.

4. Add red pepper flakes over the top if desired.

Why This Recipe Works

Marry Me Chicken Pasta works because it balances creamy, savory, bright, and herb-forward flavors in one skillet. The sun-dried tomatoes add richness, the cherry tomatoes bring freshness, the spinach adds color, and the Parmesan helps the sauce cling to the bow tie pasta. Milford Spice Company Salt Free Italian Seasoning gives the chicken and sauce a familiar Italian-style flavor without needing a long list of separate dried herbs.

Make It Your Way

• For a weeknight dinner: keep it simple with bow tie pasta, chicken, spinach, and the creamy tomato sauce.

• For entertaining: serve it in a large shallow bowl with extra Parmesan, fresh herbs, lemon wedges, and red pepper flakes on the side.

• For more vegetables: add mushrooms, zucchini, roasted red peppers, or extra spinach.

• For more heat: add red pepper flakes while the tomatoes simmer or sprinkle them over each serving.

• For meal prep: store the pasta and sauce together, then loosen with a splash of broth, cream, or water when reheating.

What to Serve with Marry Me Chicken Pasta

This creamy chicken pasta pairs well with a simple green salad, roasted broccoli, garlic bread, sautéed zucchini, grilled vegetables, or a bright cucumber salad. For a cozy dinner, serve it with warm bread and extra lemon wedges. For a lighter plate, keep the side fresh and crisp so it balances the creamy pasta sauce.

More Ways to Use Milford Salt Free Italian Seasoning

Milford Spice Company Salt Free Italian Seasoning is easy to use beyond pasta night. Try it on roasted vegetables, grilled chicken, garlic bread, tomato soup, meatballs, turkey burgers, flatbreads, pizza, or a simple olive oil dip for bread. It is a simple way to bring Italian-inspired flavor to easy weeknight meals and elevated entertaining dishes.

• Sprinkle it over chicken before searing, baking, or grilling.

• Stir it into creamy tomato sauces, marinara, or soup.

• Use it on roasted potatoes, zucchini, mushrooms, or broccoli.

• Mix it with olive oil for a quick bread dip or pasta drizzle.

Allergen-Friendly Swaps

• Gluten free: use certified gluten-free bow tie pasta made from rice, corn, chickpea, or lentil flour. Cook just to al dente to prevent breaking when tossed in sauce.

• Dairy free: replace heavy cream with full-fat unsweetened coconut cream or a dairy-free cooking cream alternative. Substitute Parmesan with a dairy-free hard cheese alternative or 2–3 tablespoons nutritional yeast for savory depth.

• Nightshade-free: replace cherry tomatoes and sun-dried tomatoes with sautéed zucchini or chopped carrots plus a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for brightness. Omit red pepper flakes entirely.

• Sulfite sensitive: choose sulfite-free sun-dried tomatoes or replace them with fresh cherry tomatoes cooked slightly longer for deeper flavor.

• Allium sensitivity: omit garlic and infuse the olive oil with a whole smashed garlic clove, removing it before adding chicken for milder flavor. Optionally, substitute with a pinch of asafoetida, also called hing, if tolerated.

• Lower sodium option: use low-sodium chicken broth, reduce added salt, and adjust seasoning at the end.

More Easy Pasta Dinner Ideas

Looking for more creamy pasta recipes, chicken pasta dinners, or easy meals with Italian seasoning? Pair this recipe with other quick skillet dinners, tomato pasta recipes, cozy weeknight meals, and Milford Spice Company blends that make simple cooking feel more flavorful.