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.
Marry Me Chicken Ingredients
A creamy, easy-to-follow chicken recipe that may also involve pasta? Count us in! 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
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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The Best Marry Me Chicken Recipe is Now Yours
Marry Me Chicken is one of our favorite chicken dishes to share because it’s super simple to make, yet full of flavor. When you make this recipe, let us know what you think! Snap a photo of your Marry Me Chicken dish and maybe even a video of the beautiful people you feed it to. Tag us on Instagram using @themodernproper and #themodernproper. We can’t wait to see your creation! Happy eating!