This easy Marry Me Chicken recipe is sure to win over your date’s heart!
Not only is it a family favorite, it only needs a handful of simple ingredients, but it’s also a romantic meal perfect to serve for any date night, special occasion, or busy weeknights.
Juicy chicken pieces are cooked in a flavorful cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and grated parmesan cheese and served over pasta or rice.
So, if you’re looking for a romantic meal to impress your sweetheart this week, you can’t go wrong with this delicious Marry Me Chicken.
Make it in just 30 minutes for a memorable evening!
This recipe is low-carb, gluten-free, and keto-friendly.
What is marry me chicken?
Marry Me Chicken is a flavor-packed, crowd-pleasing chicken dish that is quick and easy to make.
A creamy sun-dried tomato sauce coats the tender sautéed chicken breasts and parmesan cheese takes this meal to the next level!
It has become so popular that some people say it can even win someone’s heart – which is why it was given such a unique name in the first place!
Why you’ll love this recipe!
- Quick 30-minute meal
- One pot dish, which means less cleanup
- Tastes delicious, everyone will love it
- Perfect for a date night meal at home
Ingredients you will need for Marry Me Chicken
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil (olive oil or vegetable oil will work too)
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts (can substitute skinless chicken thighs)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon fresh chopped basil
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme (or fresh thyme)
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup sundried tomatoes, chopped
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated
How to Make Easy Marry Me Chicken Recipe!
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Add oil to a large skillet, preferably cast iron, on medium to medium-high heat.
Add salt, pepper, basil, thyme, and crushed red pepper to a small bowl. Stir to combine.
Season both sides of the chicken breast with the seasoning mixture.
Cook the seasoned chicken breasts in the preheated cast iron skillet for 3-4 minutes on each side. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.
Add minced garlic to the hot skillet and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken stock to deglaze the pan, and use a wooden spoon to scrape off any browned bits stuck to the bottom of the skillet.
Pour in the heavy cream. Stir to incorporate.
Stir in parmesan cheese.
Add chopped sundried tomatoes and stir to combine. Allow sauce to come to a low simmer.
Add chicken breasts back into the skillet and spoon a little creamy sauce over the chicken.
Place skillet in preheated oven for 15-18 minutes or until chicken is cooked to 165 degrees F.
Enjoy warm served over a bed of pasta, or with a side of rice or mashed potatoes.
Is Marry Me Chicken Spicy?
Not really, it does have crushed red pepper in the dish which could add a little spice depending on your taste buds but I would consider it very mild on the spice level.
What sides go with Marry Me Chicken?
There are lots of things you can have with this delicious chicken but some of our favorites are angel hair pasta, mashed potatoes, cauliflower rice or white rice, or a garden salad.
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Marry Me Chicken Recipe
This easy Marry Me Chicken recipe is sure to win over your date's heart!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon basil
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup sundried tomatoes, chopped
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Add oil to a large cast iron skillet over medium heat.
- Add salt, pepper, basil, thyme, and crushed red pepper to a small bowl. Stir to combine.
- Season both sides of the chicken breast with the seasoning mixture.
- Cook the seasoned chicken breasts in the preheated cast iron skillet for 3-4 minutes on each side. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.
- Add minced garlic to the hot skillet and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken stock to deglaze the pan, and use a wooden spoon to scrape off any brown bits stuck to the bottom of the skillet.
- Pour in the heavy cream. Stir to incorporate.
- Stir in parmesan cheese.
- Add chopped sundried tomatoes and stir to combine. Allow sauce to come to a low simmer.
- Add chicken breasts back into the skillet and spoon a little sauce over the chicken.
- Place skillet in preheated oven for 15-18 minutes or until chicken is cooked to 165 degrees F. Enjoy warm served over a bed of pasta, or with a side of rice or mashed potatoes.