When you don’t want to make fancy filet mignon or lobster tails for your date, try this chicken. I think you’ll both fall in love with this recipe!
What Is Marry Me Chicken?
Marry me chicken is a flavorful, comforting dish made with chicken breasts cooked in a skillet with Italian spices, then smothered in a sun-dried tomato parmesan cream sauce. The sauce is both savory and sweet — it’s a flavor so unforgettable that some people say it will win over your sweetheart!
Marry Me Chicken Ingredients & Substitutions
Here I explain the ingredients for the best marry me chicken recipe, what each one does in the recipe, and substitution options. For measurements, see the recipe card.
Chicken – I used boneless skinless chicken breasts, but you could also use boneless skinless chicken thighs if you like. Cook time might vary slightly. Seasoning – Sea salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and fresh basil. You could also add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little bit of heat. Olive Oil – For sauteing the chicken. Any other neutral cooking oil, such as avocado oil, would work. Garlic – Use fresh garlic for the best flavor, but you could also use 1 teaspoon jarred minced garlic for convenience. Chicken Broth – I used reduced-sodium broth for this recipe, but feel free to make chicken broth, or use your favorite type and brand or vegetable broth. (You will need to reduce the salt if your broth is not reduced-sodium.) If you’d like a richer flavor, try bone broth. Heavy Cream – Makes the marry me chicken sauce rich and creamy. If you need a dairy free option, you can use coconut cream or full-fat canned coconut milk, but the flavor will be a bit different. Sun-Dried Tomatoes – I made my own, but you can get jarred ones as well. Find tomatoes packed in oil, then drain and chop into julienne-style pieces. Parmesan Cheese – I used parmesan cheese in a shaker can for convenience, but freshly grated parmesan would give you a fresher taste.
How To Make Marry Me Chicken
This section shows how to make marry me chicken, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique, to help you visualize it. For full instructions with amounts and temperatures, see the recipe card.
Storage Instructions
Store: To store leftover marry me chicken in the refrigerator, place it in an airtight container. Make sure to use the chicken within 1-2 days of storing. Reheat: Warm chicken in a 350 degree F oven for about 10 minutes, or until heated through. Alternatively, you can also reheat the chicken in a microwave using short bursts of heat until it reaches the desired temperature. Freeze: Transfer to an airtight container or freezer bag, and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge before reheating.
What To Serve With Marry Me Chicken
This dish pairs perfectly with a variety of sides. Here are a few of my top picks: Instead of whole chicken breasts, slice them in half to make chicken cutlets to decrease cooking time. You will have to brown chicken in batches, but the upside is it will cook more quickly and evenly. Chicken cook time will vary depending on its thickness. The best way to ensure the chicken is cooked through is to use a meat thermometer. The internal temperature should reach 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Roasted Veggies – My favorite roasted vegetables are roasted asparagus and roasted cauliflower, but garlicky roasted broccoli or a mix of oven roasted vegetables would pair nicely as well. Noodles – You can serve this dish with regular pasta, but I prefer lighter options like zucchini noodles, easy shirataki noodles (miracle noodles), or baked spaghetti squash. Rice – Another classic side. I use cauliflower rice, but white or brown rice works, too. Potatoes – Mashed potatoes (or mashed cauliflower) can soak up all the sauce. You can also serve oven baked potato cubes, or roasted rutabaga for a lighter option. Fried radishes would also work as a potato substitute.
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