Name: Marry Me Chicken (Quick And Easy)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3 ounces each); 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoon butter; 2-3 cloves of garlic; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 3/4 cup chicken stock or broth; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 - 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Tender, juicy chicken cooked in a creamy, rich, and savory sauce is an impressive one-pan dish made in under 30 minutes! Marry Me Chicken might sound strange, but after just one bite, you’ll be smitten with this incredibly flavorful recipe.

Serve this impressive recipe with Garlic Herb Rice and a fresh salad with Blueberry Vinaigrette, then sit back and enjoy all the compliments!

Marry Me Chicken made with chicken breasts, sun dried tomatoes, cooked in a light cream sauce with fresh basil served on a white plate.

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True story. I made this recipe because the crazy name totally sucked me in. I mean, you have to give something with the term “marry me” a try to see if the dish stands up to its name, right?

After making this one-pan wonder, that’s been a hit on social media; I can state without a doubt that I am a huge fan of Marry Me Chicken. While I might not have heard wedding bells, I have added this crazy good chicken dish to my all-time favorites list.

What Is Marry Me Chicken?

The origins of Marry Me Chicken are unclear, but the story goes that this recipe is so delicious that when you serve it to someone you love, a marriage proposal is sure to follow.

I don’t know about that; however, I do know that one thing is clear, the ingredients in this dish marry perfectly together. The tender chicken and the rich, luxurious sauce with sun-dried tomatoes make this one lovely match.

Marry Me Chicken Recipe Ingredients

Chicken breasts, chicken stock, heavy cream, parmesan cheese, sun dried tomatoes, red pepper, garllc, italian seasoning and fresh basil on a wooden counter.

Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts – boneless, skinless chicken thighs can also be used.
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
Garlic
Chicken Broth, Heavy Cream
Parmesan Cheese, Sun-dried Tomatoes
Red Pepper Flakes, Italian Seasoning – dried oregano and basil can be substituted, Salt, Fresh Cracked Pepper
Fresh Basil – for garnish

Tips For Making This Easy Marry Me Chicken Recipe

Season the chicken before searing to enhance the flavor.
Don’t overcook the chicken. Remove the chicken from the oven when the internal temp reads 160 to 162. As the chicken rests, the temp will rise to 165, making the chicken juicy and allowing it to be fully cooked.
Make sure to let the chicken rest. This allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, producing more flavorful and moist chicken.
The sauce should be creamy and velvety. If you find the sauce too thick, you can thin it out by adding a splash of chicken broth or white wine. Conversely, if the sauce is too thin, you can let it simmer for a few minutes to thicken it slightly.

Chicken breasts cooked with sun dried tomatoes cooked in a light cream sauce with herbs and garlic in a skillet for Marry Me Chicken recipe.

About Sun-Dried Tomatoes

I used sun-dried tomatoes that were not packed in oil. They added loads of flavor as they simmered in the sauce. My reason? I’ve got a picky eater who’s not really a fan of dried tomatoes (it’s a texture thing) but likes the flavor, so by switching things up, it was easy for him to enjoy the chicken without the texture of the tomatoes. You can chop the tomatoes if you like, or feel free to use sun-dried tomatoes in oil.

How To Make Marry Me Chicken

Season the chicken and sear it on both sides. Remove it to a plate and cover with foil.
Add the garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes and sauté for about a minute. Pour in the chicken stock and scrape up any brown bits in the skillet.
Whisk in the heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese. Simmer until slightly thickened.
Add the chicken back to the skillet and place in the oven to bake for 10-12 minutes.
Remove from the oven, let rest for 5 minutes, sprinkle on fresh basil, and serve.

Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken

You can easily turn this recipe into a slow cooker meal. Here’s how:

Heat the olive oil and butter in a skillet and sear the chicken until golden brown. Remove the chicken to a plate.
Make the sauce by reducing the heat to low, adding garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes to the pan, and sauté for 1 minute. Add the chicken stock to the pan, stir, scraping up any brown bits on the bottom of the pan. Whisk in the heavy cream. Once combined, add in the sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan cheese and stir.
Add the sauce to the crock pot, then nestle in the seared chicken breasts. Place lid on slow cooker and cook on LOW for 4- 5 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.

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How To Store And Reheat

If you are lucky enough to have leftovers, you are going to be super happy! Store the chicken with the sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.

To reheat, warm the chicken in the microwave or in the oven until heated through. If the sauce is too thick, add a liquid like, chicken broth, water, or wine to thin.

What To Serve With Quick And Easy Marry Me Chicken

There are so many ways to serve this chicken dish. I like to serve it with:

Marry Me Chicken with sun dried tomatoes, fresh basil cooked in a cream sauce served with brown rice for dinner on a white plate is over the top delicious, juicy and tender.

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