Marry Me Chicken

Rich, creamy Marry Me Chicken – made in one pan and packed with amazing flavor! This recipe features sun dried tomatoes, shaved Parmesan, and fresh basil in a deliciously creamy sauce you’ll want to eat straight from the spoon!

So. Have you heard of Marry Me Chicken? It’s a recipe I’ve been seeing literally everywhere, all over the internet, for years now… and every time I’ve seen it I’ve wanted it!

So naturally, I decided it was time to give it a try. And my only question is why didn’t I try it sooner??

Because it turns out that Marry Me Chicken doesn’t just look delicious… it IS delicious. Almost like a sun dried tomato Alfredo sauce that’s just as easy but packs SO MUCH FLAVOR.

What I love about this recipe is that it’s made in one pan for easy cleanup, it has a relatively short ingredient list, and every single ingredient adds tons of flavor. Between the sun dried tomatoes and the Parmesan and the basil… we’re talking a delicious burst of flavor in every single bite.

It’s delicious over pasta or mashed potatoes or risotto, and it’s equally delicious all on its own. It’s like a choose your own adventure… and you literally can’t go wrong.

What You’ll Need For This Recipe

Chicken – Chicken is the main protein in this recipe. I used 3 large chicken breasts, cut in half lengthwise. Substitute thin cut chicken breasts or chicken cutlets if you prefer.

Butter & oil – Butter & oil are used for cooking the chicken. I used 2 Tablespoons salted butter and 2 Tablespoons of oil from the jar of sun dried tomatoes for extra flavor. Feel free to substitute olive oil.

Garlic – I added 4 cloves of minced garlic to the sauce. As always, use fresh garlic for the best flavor.

Chicken broth – Chicken broth or stock helps thin out the sauce a bit. I used 1 cup of broth. Substitute bone broth for added protein.

Heavy cream – 1 cup of heavy cream adds richness and creaminess to the sauce. I used 1 cup heavy cream, also know as heavy whipping cream.

Parmesan – 3/4 cup shaved or shredded Parmesan adds delicious flavor to the sauce. For the best results, buy a wedge and shave/shred it instead of buying pre-shredded.

Seasonings – Between the sun dried tomatoes and the Parmesan, the need for extra seasonings is minimal. I used 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning and 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes. I also added about 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper.

Sun dried tomatoes – Sun dried tomatoes add delicious smoky tomato flavor to the sauce. I used both the tomatoes and the oil they came in.

Basil – Fresh basil adds yet another layer of flavor and pairs well with the sun dried tomatoes and Parmesan.

How To Make Marry Me chicken

Slice & coat the chicken. Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise. In a medium bowl combine 1/3 cup flour, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Dredge each chicken cutlet in the flour mixture to coat.

Pan fry the chicken. In a large skillet, combine 2 Tablespoons salted butter and 2 Tablespoons sun dried tomato oil (from the jar of sun dried tomatoes.) Substitute olive oil if you prefer. Heat on medium heat, the add the chicken and brown for 3-4 minutes on each side. Transfer cooked chicken to a plate and cover with foil.

Make the sauce. To the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute, until fragrant. Add chicken broth and scrape the pan with a wooden spoon to deglaze. Reduce heat to medium low; add the heavy cream and Parmesan. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring regularly, until thickened.

Combine. Stir in the seasonings and sun dried tomatoes. Add the chicken back into the pan.

Garnish. Garnish with fresh basil.

Storing & Reheating

Marry Me Chicken should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator and will keep for 3-4 days. To reheat, transfer to a skillet and add a small amount of chicken broth. Heat over low heat, stirring, until internal temperature reaches 165° F.