Easy Marry Me Chicken

Creamy, cheesy and delicious. This Easy Marry Me Chicken is irresistible! Seared chicken breasts are cooked in a rich, creamy sauce with parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, oregano, and chili flakes. Serve this show-stopping main with mashed potatoes, rice, pasta or vegetables.

Cooked chicken fillets in a creamy sauce with parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes and basil in a black pan.

So what's with the name marry-me chicken? The story goes that if you make this dish for your partner, they will marry you! This restaurant-quality chicken main combines cream, parmesan, chicken and seasoning to make an insanely flavorful dish that will leave you wanting more.

You can pair it with these tasty Easy Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes, Creamy Mashed Potato Recipe and Quick Cauliflower in Air Fryer.

Why You Should Try This Recipe

The ingredients used to make it are easy to find.
It is ready in 30 minutes.
This easy Marry Me chicken can be served with various sides like Goose fat roasted potatoes, Roasted Cheesy Garlic Asparagus, rice or pasta.
You only need one pan to make this dish.
It is budget-friendly.

Easy Marry Me Chicken Ingredients

Heavy cream, basil, garlic, chicken broth, salt, pepper, parmesan, chili flakes, sun-dried and olive oil on a table.

See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

Chicken breasts: Use fresh, good-quality chicken. If the chicken is frozen, then let it thaw completely before cooking.
Salt to taste: Do not add too much salt to this dish because parmesan and sun-dried tomatoes are naturally salty.
Black pepper to taste: Add less or more, depending on your preference.
Heavy cream: Use full-fat cream to create a rich and creamy sauce.
Chicken broth: Use homemade or shop-bought chicken broth.
Sun-dried tomato: Select good-quality sun-dried tomatoes for this recipe. If they are large, then chop them into bite-sized pieces.
Oregano: Use dried oregano for this recipe.
Chili flakes: I like to add 1-2 teaspoon of chili flakes because I like spicy food but feel free to add less or more to suit your taste.
Parmesan: Select good quality parmesan and grate it before adding it to the sauce.
Olive oil: For cooking
Basil: To garnish.

Tips and Substitutions

Chicken breasts: Bash the chicken breast with a blunt object before seasoning. This breaks down the fibers, makes the chicken tender and helps it to cook faster. For extra crispy chicken, pat it dry before seasoning and searing.
Parmesan: Use a block of parmesan instead of grated parmesan, as it has more flavor.
Oven: Use a cast iron or oven-proof pan to finish this dish in the oven. Bake for 15-20 minutes in the oven at 190C/375F after adding the seared chicken and sun-dried tomatoes to the sauce.
Basil: If you are not a fan of basil, then swap it for thyme or parsley instead.
Chicken: This dish has many variations. You can make it with chicken thighs instead of breasts, add spinach for more greens or mushrooms for a more earthy flavor.
Sun-dried tomatoes: You can also omit sun-dried tomatoes if you are not a fan.

How to Make Easy Marry Me Chicken

Chicken breasts seasoned with salt and black pepper in a bowl.

Add chicken breasts to a bowl and season with salt and pepper to taste. Do not add too much salt because the sauce is quite rich.

2. Heat a splash of olive oil in a pan and sear chicken on each side for 5-6 minutes or until golden brown.

Chicken breasts seared until golden in a black pan.

3. Once the chicken is done, remove it from the pan and set it aside for later.

4. Add more olive oil to the pan if necessary and add minced garlic. Cook for two minutes or until fragrant.

5. Pour Heavy cream into the pan.

Heavy cream and chicken broth cooked in a black pan.

6. Then, pour chicken broth into the pan and stir until combined.

Heavy cream, chicken broth and salt, red chilli flakes cooked in a black pan.

7. Season the sauce with salt to taste, black pepper to taste, oregano and chili flakes. Add grated parmesan.

Heavy cream, chicken broth and seasoning cooked in a black pan.

8. Stir until combined. Do not add too much salt, as the sauce is quite rich.

Creamy parmesan sauce with chicken breasts and sundried tomatoes in a black pan.

9. Add the sun-dried tomatoes and the seared chicken breasts to the pan. Simmer for a few minutes.

Creamy parmesan sauce with chicken breasts, sundried tomatoes and herbs in a black pan.

10. Then cook the chicken on low heat for 15-20 minutes or until done. Garnish with chopped basil.

11. Serve easy marry me chicken with tortellini, potatoes, pasta, or rice and enjoy! You may also enjoy this Stuffed Chicken Breast with Ricotta and Spinach.

Cooked chicken breasts in a creamy sauce with parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes and basil in a black pan.

Recipe FAQs

What is a marry me dish?

The popular marry me dish includes seared chicken breasts cooked in a rich, creamy sauce. It also includes parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, chicken broth and seasoning. Marry me chicken can be cooked on the stovetop or baked in the oven.

What wine goes with Marry Me Chicken?

This dish will work well with white wines such as Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Gris, and Pinot Blanc.

How to store Marry Me chicken?

This dish is best served fresh. However, it can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

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