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This easy marry me chicken recipe is easy-to-make and easy-to-clean one pot recipe, made with juicy, and tendered chicken in delicious and creamy sun-dried tomato sauce, making it perfect for weeknight dinners, or for family get togethers!
Make this perfect Marry Me Chicken recipe a part of your busy cooking schedule, which is deliciously creamy, herbaceous, juicy and tender, and pairs perfectly with rice or pasta!
It is said that this Marry Me Chicken is so delicious and classy that if you make this chicken for your partner, you might get a marriage proposal!
Well, it sounds ridiculous, but I think the taste and creamy texture of this chicken recipe can impress anyone. It is also known as Man Pleasing Chicken, so try this dish for your next dinner with your partner and see what happens!!
This easy Marry Me Chicken dish is beginner friendly, super easy to make and takes just 30 minutes to prepare and cook!
What is Marry Me Chicken?
Marry me chicken is a famous chicken dish made with juicy and tendered chicken, in creamy and delicious sauce made with sun-dried tomatoes, fresh cream, garlic, onion, dried herbs, parmesan cheese, and fresh basil leaves. Each bite is loaded with tangy chicken and coated with creamy sauce!
Why is it called Marry Me Chicken?
Legend has it that this creamy, Marry Me Chicken recipe is sooo AMAZING it’s literally the key to a man’s heart! One bite of this delicious dish and a marriage proposal will surprise you!!
Fact or folklore?! There’s only one way to find out!🙂🙂
Why you’ll love this recipe??
- This entire recipe is ready from start to finish in 30 minutes!
- People will love this recipe and you will get rave reviews!
- This recipe is cheap to make and uses simple ingredients!
- You can serve this chicken with pasta, mashed potatoes or rice for a balanced meal.
- This entire recipe comes together in just one pan! Which is amazing and takes minimal equipment.
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Easy Marry Me Chicken Recipe Ingredients
Before cooking this quick and easy marry me chicken recipe, gather and prepare the following ingredients, it will make the cooking process smooth and easy:
Chicken: I am using boneless and skinless chicken in this recipe, however, you can use any of your favorite part of chicken, either chicken breast or thigs etc..
Olive oil: The taste of recipe goes best with olive oil, but you can also replace it with avocado oil, or any vegetable oil.
Butter: I use butter to add a smooth texture in marry me chicken recipe, it can be skipped if you are making it keto..
All-purpose Flour: All purpose flour is used to season the chicken breast for frying.
Seasonings: marinate the chicken with onion, garlic powder, salt and pepper. You can also add onion, garlic powder, pepper and salt in all-purpose flour to make it more flavorful. Don’t forget to add Italian seasonings to the dry ingredients.
Onion: Chop 1 small onion for the sauce, you can use white onion or yellow as well.
Garlic: chop 3 to 4 cloves of garlic to add in sauce for this easy marry me chicken recipe.
Sun-dried Tomatoes: Sun-dried tomatoes are usually come with oil, and added in chicken sauce to add the tangy flavor to the sauce.
Heavy-Cream: Heavy cream and parmesan is usually added to make the sauce thick, creamy and smooth. To make the sauce creamy, don’t try to replace the heavy cream with low-fat cream or milk.
Parmesan Cheese: Parmesan cheese is one of the important ingredient for this chicken recipe. I will personally recommend to use block parmesan and grate it by yourself, it will make the sauce more creamy and the cheese will melted easily.
Chicken broth: You can use fresh homemade chicken broth, or canned broth. However, I am using fresh chicken broth for the recipe.
Basil Leaves: Fresh basil leaves are the key ingredient for the merry me chicken recipe, it adds the flavor of chicken recipe, and make it more colorful and appealing.
How to Make Easy Marry me Chicken Recipe??
Start making easy marry me chicken by gathering all ingredients of recipe mentioned above, prepare ingredients by measuring and chopping carefully.
Step 1:
Use kitchen hammer and tap the chicken to make it flat and even.
Step 2:
Take chicken pieces in a bowl, and add onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt and ground pepper, and marinate the chicken to spread the seasonings thoroughly. Let the chicken rest for at least 15 to 20 minutes.
Step 3:
Take all-purpose flour in a flat baking tray, and add seasonings like garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper to the all-purpose flour, mix everything well and coat each piece of chicken breast well into the flour mixture. Coat and tap well to exclude excess flour from the chicken pieces.
Step 4:
Take a large frying pan, and add olive oil, and butter, and melt it over low to medium heat.
Step 5:
Add marinated chicken to the frying pan, and roast the chicken pieces on low to medium heat. Don’t overload the pieces in the frying pan, and roast all chicken breast pieces one-by-one.
Step 6:
Use the same pan, and add the remaining butter. Add chopped onion and sauté for 2 minutes, then add chopped garlic and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes. Add some spice by adding 1 teaspoon of chilli flakes.
Step 7:
Now add sun-dried tomatoes to the sauce. I personally like to use sun-dried tomatoes with oil and with Italian herbs, it takes the flavor to the sauce to the next level.
Step 8:
Its time to add chicken broth to the sauce. Add chicken broth, and then heavy cream to make the sauce creamy.
Step 9:
Mix everything well, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes. Now add grated parmesan cheese, and cook until the cheese melts and the sauce become smooth and creamy. Then add fresh basil leaves to the sauce.
Step 10:
Now add the fried chicken breast pieces one-by-one into the prepared sauce. Dip the pieces thoroughly into the sauce to coat the sauce on each piece very well. Simmer the chicken for 5 minutes.
Step 11:
Garnish the prepared marry me chicken with more basil leaves and sun-dried tomatoes, and turn off the heat. Easy Marry me Chicken is ready to serve and enjoy!!
What to serve with Marry me Chicken?
Once the delicious marry me chicken is ready to serve, you can enjoy it with your favorite pasta, rice or mashed potatoes like Cheesy Garlic Mashed Potato or with roasted vegetables. For a keto option, you can use cauliflower rice instead of white rice with chicken.
For a dessert option, you might like this Libby’s Pumpkin Cheesecake or our Knott’s Boysenberry Pie. If you are living the low carb life, try our Anabolic Ice Cream.
Pro Tips for Easy Marry me Chicken Recipe:
Mind some pro tips to make this easy marry me chicken recipe perfect:
Chicken: In the recipe, I’m using boneless chicken, but you can replace it with any of your favorite chicken part. To save the cooking time, you can also cut the chicken breast pieces into cutlets or small pieces.
Parmesan Cheese: I highly recommend to use block parmesan for this easy marry me chicken recipe instead of pre-crushed parmesan. It will make the sauce more creamy and the cheese will melted easily.
Sauce: To make the sauce runny, you can use half and half. But if you like the thick texture, you can skip it.
Seasonings: Seasoning makes a recipe’s taste perfect, so don’t forget to adjust the seasoning like salt, pepper, onion, garlic powder and Italian seasoning according to your taste. To add spiciness, add more chili flakes.
How to Store the Leftovers?
If you have leftover marry me chicken, you can store it in an air tight container, and keep it in refrigerator for later use. Don’t forget to cool it properly at room temperature before storing, it will help to retain its freshness.
How to reheat the leftover Marry me chicken?
To enjoy the leftover marry me chicken, simply reheat it on stove top or you can use oven for it. Simply reheat the marry me chicken, and enjoy its deliciousness with your favorite sides.
Can you freeze the marry me chicken?
Well, I will not recommend to freeze this marry me chicken, because in the recipe we’re using heavy cream and parmesan cheese, and freezing can change its texture and freshness. For best taste, try using this chicken with 2 to 3 days.
Marry me Chicken Recipe with Pasta
Marry me chicken goes best when you enjoy it with your favorite freshly made pasta. All the recipe will go same as we have mentioned earlier.
To make the marry me chicken recipe with pasta, you will need 8 ounces of pasta of your choice like fettuccine or penne. Make chicken and the sauce according to the given steps, and cook the pasta according to the package instructions. When the marry me chicken is ready, and the pasta is cooked, Serve the Marry me chicken over the cooked pasta. Garnish it with additional basil leaves, sun-dried tomatoes or grated parmesan, if you like.
Marry me Chicken Tiktok Recipe
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As you watch the charming TikTok video, you will see the magic unfold in a wok, where ingredients like sun-dried tomatoes, cherry tomatoes and aromatic herbs come together to create a symphony of flavours.
You can serve this delicious Marry Me Chicken over pasta or enjoy it alone, this TikTok version of “Marry Me Chicken” is best for everyone and every occasion, whether you want to make it for weeknight dinner. Create for, or for celebrations.
Easy Marry Me Chicken Recipe in 30 Minutes
Recipe by Zanib MughalCourse: DinnerCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
Servings
4
servings
Prep time
10
minutes
Cooking time
30
minutes
Calories
300
kcal
This easy marry me chicken recipe is made with tendered chicken and creamy sauce made with sun-dried tomatoes, heavy cream, chicken broth and seasonings.
Ingredients
- For the Chicken
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon of garlic powder
1 teaspoon of onion powder
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon of Italian Seasonings
1 tablespoon of Olive oil
1 tablespoon of butter
- For the Sauce
1 tablespoon of butter
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup fresh basil
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic, and onion powder.
- Add the seasonings in all-purpose flour, mix well and coat it to the chicken breast pieces.
- Take a large skillet, and heat olive oil and butter and fry all chicken breast pieces until they become golden brown on both sides.
- In the same pan, add some more butter, and sauté chopped onion and minced garlic, then add sun-dried tomatoes, heavy cream, and parmesan and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Now add chicken broth, and fresh basil leaves and cook for another 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add cooked chicken breast pieces and simmer it for at least 5 minutes.
- Garnish it with fresh basil leaves and sun-dried tomatoes and serve with your favorite sides like rice, freshly cooked pasta or with Cheesy Garlic Mashed Potato.
Your Queries Got Answered!
Can I use bone-in chicken for this recipe?
While the recipe is designed for boneless, skinless chicken breasts, you can use bone-in chicken with adjusted cooking times. Make sure the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
What can I substitute for heavy cream?
For a lighter version you can use a non-dairy alternative like half-and-half, whole milk or coconut milk. Be aware that this may alter the richness of the sauce.
Do I have to use sun-dried tomatoes?
Sun-dried tomatoes add a unique flavor, but if you don’t have them, you can omit them or replace them with chopped fresh tomatoes or roasted red peppers.
What pasta goes well with Marry Me Chicken?
Fettuccine, linguine, or penne work well with this recipe. Choose pasta that can hold a creamy sauce.
Can I prepare this recipe ahead of time?
If you want to prepare the chicken ahead of time, do some steps smartly. For this, make the sauce and cook the chicken ahead of time. When ready to serve, stir them in and heat gently to maintain the creamy texture.
How do I store leftover food?
Before storing, be sure to cook the Marry me chicken at room temperature, and store it in an airtight container. keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Heat carefully on the stove or use microwave.
Is this recipe spicy?
No, the recipe, as written, is not spicy. However, if you like a little heat you can add red chili flakes or cayenne pepper.
Can I freeze Marry Me chicken?
While the creamy sauce may separate when frozen, you can freeze the cooked chicken separately and keep the sauce fresh when reheated for better results.
What can I serve as a side dish with Marry Me Chicken?
This dish pairs well with a variety of dishes, such as steamed vegetables, roasted potatoes, Cheesy Garlic Mashed Potato, or a simple green salad.
