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Two pieces of marry me chicken in a creamy sauce are served over yellow rice and garnished with fresh basil leaves in a blue bowl.
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Easy Marry Me Chicken Recipe That’s Totally Worth the Hype

This marry me chicken dish is creamy, savory, and packed with flavor! See why this recipe wins hearts in just one bite.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: marry me chicken
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 506kcal

Equipment

  • Pan
  • Mixing bowl

Ingredients

  • 3 chicken breasts cut in half lengthwise
  • 1 cup broth chicken or vegetable
  • 4 tbsp grated Parmesan
  • 6-7 slices sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • 2 tsp garlic paste
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • ⅔ tsp salt
  • ⅓ tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp dried herbs thyme, basil, marjoram
  • ⅔ tsp chili flakes

Instructions

  • Combine flour, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Dip each chicken breast in the mixture, making sure to coat both sides.
    3 tbsp all-purpose flour, ⅔ tsp salt, ⅓ tsp pepper
  • Mix olive oil and butter in a pan over medium heat and fry the chicken breasts on each side for about 5 minutes. Transfer the cooked fillets to a plate.
    1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp butter, 3 chicken breasts
  • Add the garlic paste and chili flakes to the pan, then stir and fry them for 2 minutes. Next, add the broth and dried herbs before bringing it to a boil.
    1 cup broth, 2 tsp garlic paste, ⅔ tsp chili flakes, 1 tsp dried herbs
  • Pour in the whipping cream and add the grated Parmesan. Stir and bring to a boil for a couple of minutes.
    1 cup whipping cream, 4 tbsp grated Parmesan
  • Return the chicken fillets to the pan, then add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Simmer for 15 minutes, making sure to turn the chicken every 5 minutes. If more liquid is needed, add more broth or water.
    6-7 slices sun-dried tomatoes
  • Garnish with fresh basil and serve. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Make Them Even: Make sure to pound those chicken breasts until they’re even in thickness. This will help them cook more evenly in the pan.
  • Pat Them Dry: Remove excess moisture from the chicken breasts with paper towels before frying them. This extra step will ensure they’ll become beautifully golden brown instead of getting steamed.
  • Chop Them Finely: For better distribution in the sauce, chop the sun-dried tomatoes finely.
  • Let Them Rest: Refrain from slicing the chicken breasts into thinner strips until serving time so they remain flavorful and juicy.
  • Taste Before Serving: This way, you can adjust the saltiness or add some acidity (through vinegar or lemon juice) if needed.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 506kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 188mg | Sodium: 953mg | Potassium: 772mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1304IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 2mg