Marry Me Chicken
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Marry me chicken is sure to win hearts! This creamy, flavorful chicken dish comes together in a flash, packed with rich, sun-dried tomato goodness—perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special meal.
Marry Me Chicken is a dish of tender sautéed chicken in a rich and creamy sun-dried tomato sauce. The recipe gained popularity after going viral on TikTok, where it was touted as so delicious, it will win the heart of anyone you cook it for.
Using ready-to-cook thinly sliced chicken breasts, my Marry Me Chicken recipe is quick and easy to make in just 30 minutes. While I can’t guarantee it’ll make someone profess their undying love to you, the balance of flavors in the dish does make it hard to resist!
Serve the chicken with garlic bread and roasted broccoli. If you’d like to add some extra greens, simply toss a few handfuls of baby spinach into the sauce before adding the chicken back to the pan.
“Quick, easy, and beyond delicious!”
What You’ll Need To Make Marry Me Chicken
- All-Purpose Flour: Used for coating the chicken, giving it a light crust that helps thicken the sauce.
- Thin-Sliced Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts: Chosen for their quick cooking time and tender texture. If you’d like to use regular breasts, cut them in half horizontally to form flat fillets, then pound them until they are between ⅛ and ¼-inch thick.
- Onion and Garlic: These aromatics form the flavor base for the sauce.
- Heavy Cream: Creates a rich, creamy sauce that envelops the chicken. While heavy cream yields the best results, half-and-half can be used for a lighter version.
- Chicken Broth: Adds savory depth, complementing the creaminess of the sauce.
- Sun-Dried Tomatoes: Provide a tangy, concentrated tomato flavor that brightens the dish.
- Tomato Paste: Intensifies the tomato flavor.
- Oregano and Red Pepper Flakes: Add a touch of earthy flavor and a slight kick.
- Grated Parmigiano Reggiano: Adds a salty, nutty element. For the best flavor, stick with authentic Parmigiano Reggiano—it’s richer and more complex than domestic Parmesan cheese.
- Basil: Lends freshness and color.
- Jump to the printable recipe for precise measurements
Step-by-Step Instructions
Add the flour, ¾ teaspoon salt, and black pepper to a ziplock bag and shake to mix. Add the chicken, seal the bag tightly, and shake to coat the chicken evenly. Set aside.
Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet. Place the floured chicken in the pan, shaking off any excess. Cook until the chicken is lightly golden brown and just cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the onions to the skillet. Cook, stirring often, until softened and translucent, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds. Stir in the cream, broth, sun-dried tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, red pepper flakes, sugar, and ¼ teaspoon salt, using a wooden spoon to scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
Bring the liquid to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and gently boil, uncovered, until the sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the Parmigiano Reggiano (or Pecorino Romano) and basil.
Add the chicken back to the pan, along with any juices that accumulated on the plate; reduce the heat to low and simmer until the chicken is warmed through and the sauce thickens a bit more.
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Marry Me Chicken
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 thin-sliced chicken breasts, (about 1¼ lbs/567 g); see note
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons tomato paste
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmigiano Reggiano or Pecorino Romano cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, plus more for serving
Instructions
- Place the flour, ¾ teaspoon salt, and the black pepper in a ziplock bag and shake to combine. Add the chicken to the bag; seal the bag tightly and shake to coat the chicken evenly. Set aside.
- Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Place the flour-dusted chicken in the pan and cook, flipping once, until the chicken is lightly golden and just cooked through, about 3 minutes total. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add the onions to the skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, until softened and translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 30 seconds more; do not brown. Add the cream, broth, sun-dried tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, red pepper flakes, sugar, and ¼ teaspoon salt; use a wooden spoon to scrape any brown bits from the pan into the liquid. Bring the liquid to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and gently boil, uncovered, until the sauce is thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the Parmigiano Reggiano (or Pecorino Romano) and basil. Add the chicken back to the pan, along with any juices that accumulated on the plate; reduce the heat to low and simmer until the chicken is warmed through and the sauce thickens a bit more, 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle with more fresh basil, if desired, and serve.
Notes
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Nutrition Information
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This was delicious and it will be going into our rotation as per my hubby’s request. So easy to make!!! I was feeding 5 so I added two more pieces of chicken and a tad more cream/broth and it worked out great. I served it over pearled barley and asparagus. Thanks again for another great and tasty weeknight dinner!! I’m trying your chicken nachos this weekend for the football games. 🤗🏈
I made this tonight exactly as the recipe stated…it was heavenly. I am a horrible cook and my hubby AND kids were impressed! It tasted like something you would get at a nice restaurant. Thank you for sharing!
This looks yummy. That being said, I have seen a hundred varied recipes of “Marry Me Chicken” and none of them are accurate. MMC is actually “Engagement Chicken” by Barefoot Contessa (Ina Garten) and is a reworked recipe for simple roast chicken with lemon and seasonings and a white wine pan sauce. Just thought I’d throw that out there in case anyone is seeing the same things I am seeing. ?
Hi EmmyLou, Engagement Chicken and Marry Me Chicken are actually quite different (and there are many versions of both). The Daily Meal breaks it down here. 🙂
Amazing! My husband could not stop raving about it! Very flavorful and just the right amount of spiciness to it. As always, your recipes are always easy to follow and they turn out amazing!
This recipe was dynamite.
Both my picky daughters ate this and that says a lot. I made it with white rice and stewed zucchini. Will definitely be making it again.
Thank you for sharing
Mic drop!
Then there’s Mantrapper Chicken…😋. (Teriyake based)
The sauce in this dish might just be the best tasting I’ve ever had. Creamy, mildly spicy, with SO much flavor. We enjoyed this dish so much that the next day I made just the cream sauce itself (doubled the recipe), so I will have it on hand for other dishes. It would complement any pasta dish, chicken, vegetable…so much variety to it, without overwhelming what it is paired with. The Marry Me Chicken was a great dish, in and of itself, but the sauce….WOW!
Jenn, this was AMAZING!!!
I used my home grown basil from my hydroponic garden, lol
Keep the recipes coming.
Thanks, Rose
Another delicious recipe I am adding to my list! Than you Jen!
Made this for the first time last night – absolutely delicious!! Creamy but not too heavy and the sundried tomatoes really pair well with the chicken! Very quick and easy recipe but tastes and looks very elegant.
Hello, this looks delicious. Can you recommend a gf substitute for the all purpose flour?
Thank you
Are you looking for a gluten-free alternative? If so, gluten-free flour is fine.
Bobs Red Mill has a GF all purpose that’s good. Trader Joe’s has one too. Best ones so far that I’ve found.
I used almond flour and it tasted great!
Jenn… This is AWESOME! My husband’s eyes closed as he let out a sigh of pleasure.
Thank you so much. We LOVE it and I’m going to make it and take it to our next lunch gathering.
Yummm! Loved this recipe Jenn! I used light cream instead of heavy and it still thickened up very nicely. I added some fresh spinach when I added the chicken back to the pan. I can’t wait for my leftovers 🙂