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    Marry Me Chicken

    Creamy, tomato and herbed chicken with a sprinkle of fiery heat - ‘marry me’ chicken will guarantee you a second date!

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    Our Favorite, Easy Marry Me Chicken Recipe

    Obviously this recipe sounds delicious, but why make marry me chicken tonight? Simple ingredients, wow-worthy flavors, and it will be on your dinner table in 25 minutes. Dive into a bite of tender chicken breast with sun-dried tomatoes, herbs, and a luscious cream sauce. Minimal ingredients make this recipe budget friendly and easy to shop for. Want even better news? This recipe also comes together in a pinch. Trying to feed a crowd or looking to bulk this dish up a bit? Serve over pasta, mashed potatoes, or creamy polenta.

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    What is Marry Me Chicken?

    Marry Me Chicken is a quick and easy chicken breast recipe with herbs, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan cheese, and heavy cream. Legend has it, a few magazine food editors were testing this dish, when one expressed they would literally marry it, if they could… It was THAT delicious! From then on, Marry Me Chicken went viral and many variations were formed. This one pot chicken dish is the perfect recipe to feature at your next dinner party, family weeknight dinner or even date night. It might even land you an engagement! Pair with a chilled glass of chardonnay, lit candles, and some Michael Bublé playing in the background.

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    Marry Me Chicken Ingredients

    A creamy, easy-to-follow chicken recipe that may also involve pasta? Count us in! If you love our Chicken Fricassee, this marry me chicken is for you. You might even have some of these ingredients already in your refrigerator and pantry. If you don’t have chicken stock or sun-dried tomatoes on hand, vegetable stock or roasted red peppers would be an easy swap! Spur of the moment date night and it’s your turn to cook? We’ve got you covered! In just 25 minutes you will have dinner guests begging for seconds. Here’s everything you will need:

    • Chicken breasts

    • Olive oil

    • Garlic

    • Heavy cream

    • Chicken stock

    • “Better Than Bouillon” or chicken bouillon cubes

    • Parmesan cheese

    • Sun-dried tomatoes

    • Italian seasoning

    • Red pepper flakes

    • Fresh basil

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    What To Serve With Marry Me Chicken

    This chicken alone will knock your socks off, but let’s talk about some really awesome sides to pair with dinner. We strongly suggest pasta! Spaghetti, angel hair, bucatini, penne, you name it! Cook a side of pasta, cut the chicken into slices, ladle the luxurious cream sauce over your plate, and sprinkle some parmesan over the top. Or try one of these ideas as the perfect accompaniment!


    Whatever side you choose, you'll be wanting this meal on repeat. Or if you're a fan of a great chicken skillet dinner and want to switch it up be sure to try our Spinach and Artichoke Chicken Skillet or Creamy Tomato Chicken Skillet next time. They also go beautifully with all of these sides.

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    Marry Me Chicken

    August 31, 2022

    • Serves: 4
    • Prep Time:  15 min
    • Cook Time:  25 min
    • Calories: 419
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    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
    • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds)
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste
    • 3 garlic cloves, minced
    • 1 cup heavy cream
    • ½ cup chicken stock
    • 1 teaspoon chicken flavor “Better Than Bouillon” (or 1 chicken bouillon cube)
    • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
    • 1 (7-ounce) jar sun-dried tomatoes, drained and roughly chopped
    • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
    • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
    • ¼ cup thinly sliced basil leaves
    • Cooked pasta or mashed potatoes, for serving (optional)

    Method

    1. Pat the chicken dry. Season all over with 1 teaspoon salt.

    2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Once the oil is glistening, add the chicken and cook about 5 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Transfer the chicken to a plate.

    3. Add the garlic to the same skillet and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in heavy cream, chicken stock, bouillon, ¼ cup of the parmesan cheese, sun dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, pepper, ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, and remaining salt until fully combined.

    4. Return the chicken to the skillet. Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium low. Cook until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F on an instant-read thermometer, about 5 minutes more.

    5. Top chicken with basil, remaining Parmesan cheese, and remaining red pepper flakes and serve over pasta or mashed potatoes, if desired.

    Nutrition Info

    • Per Serving
    • Amount
    • Calories419
    • Protein55 g
    • Carbohydrates7 g
    • Total Fat18 g
    • Dietary Fiber1 g
    • Cholesterol181 mg
    • sodium605 mg
    • Total Sugars3 g

    Marry Me Chicken

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    • Ali

      Hello! I am really excited to try this recipe here in the UK, but just wondered if you could please tell me how many grams would be in a cup in your recipe? Also the 7oz jar? I have Googled but the answers differ quite a lot! Thank you! Ali x

      We aren't as familiar with grams but from googling the conversions this is what we found. 1 cup heavy cream = 252 grams. 1/2 cup chicken stock = 120grams. 1/2 cup grated Parm = 45 grams. Not sure how your jars of sundried tomatoes are labeled but ours is 7 oz (198 grams) hope this helps!

    • Kay

      How can I make the sauce thicker. I added more parmesan but it didn't work well.

      If you want it thicker you could make a flour slurry. Whisk together equal parts flour and cold water in a cup or small bowl. Once you've whisked the flour and water into a smooth slurry, stir the slurry into the cream sauce 1 teaspoon at a time.

    • Jeanne

      Planning to serve this dish for a dinner party. Could I prepare ahead and place in a Pyrex dish to keep warm in the oven so I can enjoy time with my guest before dinner?
      Thank you

      That should work just fine. Just use the lowest temperature your oven has available. Hope you enjoy Jeanne!

    • Viktoriya

      Hi, what is the best pot or pan to use to make this dish?

      any large skillet will do. Non stick or enameled cast iron would work best. Hope you enjoy!

    • Kate

      Hi, just wondering how much you could do in advance to prep it for a dinner party?

      You could probably make it all and then reheat in the oven to serve.

    • Kris

      This recipe is absolutely amazing! Soooo good. It tasted like we were at a top rated Italian restaurant. We had it with the garlic roasted potatoes and it was definitely a favorite! Will make this next time we have company!

      Thanks Kris, so glad you loved it!

    • Bub

      I've made this several times now and received rave reviews each time. Now I'm checking out the other recipes on this web site...

      Thanks Bub, glad you loved it!

    • Kristina

      My husband offered to do the dishes, so it must be good! I made these changes:
      • Chicken: I had one pound of thin-sliced breasts and just cooked them less
      • Cream: I used ½ cup instead of a full cup, added after the sauce reduced a bit
      • Wine: ¼ cup added after the garlic step and cooked until almost gone
      • Broth: 2/3 cup instead of a 1/2 to make up for the lost cream
      • Sundried Tomatoes: chopped & rounded a 1/3 cup…might do a bit more next time
      Thanks for a great recipe!

      Thanks Kristina, glad you both enjoyed it!

    • Diane

      Wonderful dish! There are a lot of Marry Me Chicken recipes floating around, all similar, but this one looked the best to me, especially with the addition of red pepper flakes. I made the right choice in recipes.

      I followed the recipe almost exactly, except I adjusted how I cooked the chicken. I like to make cutlets, out of chicken breasts (pounded to 1/2 inch thickness) when making chicken dishes with sauce on the stovetop. I find boneless chicken breasts sold today are huge, and tend to be tough when cooked whole. I cooked the cutlets in the olive oil until they were almost done, and put them in a warm oven, where they continue to cook. I then made the sauce per the recipe, and was able to reduce the sauce to the desired consistency without having to worry about the chicken being over/under done. I put the chicken in the sauce at the end for a minute or so before serving.

      My husband and I loved the dish. So yummy! The sauce is creamy and well-seasoned and the sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil work so well together. Thank you!

      Thanks, we are so glad you loved it!

    • Doug

      Tried this yesterday, and loved it! Skipped the sea salt, but otherwise followed the recipe. Served over spaghetti noodles. Rich and flavorful, everyone liked it. Will definitely make it again. Thank you!

      Thanks Doug, we are so happy you loved it!