Kate’s Home Kitchen

When I first came across the recipe for Marry Me Chicken, I was captivated by its intriguing name and the promise of a dish so delectable that it could spark a marriage proposal. As an avid home cook, I couldn’t resist trying it out. The combination of succulent chicken breasts, a rich Parmesan cream sauce, and the bold flavors of sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil sounded like a match made in culinary heaven.

How to Make Marry Me Chicken

You’ll find the simple recipe below, but here’s the gist:

1. Season and Coat: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then coat them in flour, shaking off any excess.
2. Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken in batches until golden and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove and keep warm.
3. Prepare the Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add chicken broth, scraping up browned bits from the pan. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, and let it simmer. Add chili flakes, thyme, and oregano.
4. Combine and Serve: Season the sauce with salt and pepper, then add sun-dried tomatoes. Return the chicken to the skillet and let it simmer until the sauce thickens. Garnish with fresh basil and serve over pasta or rice.

To be honest, I was skeptical at first about Marry Me Chicken. How could a simple dish live up to such high expectations? But after tasting it, I was blown away. The creamy Parmesan sauce, combined with the savory sun-dried tomatoes and aromatic basil, created a dish that was truly unforgettable.

When I served Marry Me Chicken to my family, their response was overwhelmingly positive. “This is amazing! Why haven’t we made this before?” they exclaimed. It was then that I realized why this dish is called Marry Me Chicken—it’s so delicious, it might just inspire a proposal.

Marry Me Chicken

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Servings 6 servings

Ingredients

  

• 3 chicken breasts
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp olive oil

Spices

• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp chilli flakes
• 1/4 tsp oregano
• 1/4 tsp thyme
• 1/3 cup sundried tomatoes finely chopped
• 3-4 fresh basil leaves (optional)

Instructions

 

• Season your chicken with salt and pepper, then gently coat it in flour, shaking off any excess.
• Heat up a skillet with olive oil and butter over a medium flame until everything's nicely melted and ready to go.
• Cook the chicken in batches for about 4-5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove to a plate and cover to keep warm.
• In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook for a minute until fragrant. Pour in chicken stock, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
• Reduce the heat slightly and stir in heavy cream and grated parmesan cheese. Let it simmer for a couple of minutes, then add chili flakes, thyme, and oregano.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste, then add sun-dried tomatoes and return the chicken to the skillet. Let it simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.
• Garnish with chopped fresh basil and serve over pasta or rice. Enjoy!

Keyword chicken, healthy meal, meal prep

As always, please let me know how you like this Marry Me Chicken recipe in the comments section. If you have any tips or variations, I’d love to hear them!