This Marry Me Chicken Recipe is an easy one-skillet dinner made with tender chicken breasts and a rich sun-dried tomato cream sauce. Ready in about 30 minutes, it’s the perfect comfort food meal for busy weeknights when you want something special without spending hours in the kitchen.
The creamy sauce is packed with flavor, but the ingredients are simple and easy to find. Serve it over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes for a family-friendly meal that always gets rave reviews.
This chicken recipe is a family favorite Main Dish Recipe. The chicken breast are cooked in a skillet and then seasoned and simmered in a sun dried tomato sauce. You will win over the hearts of your loved ones with this recipe that taste amazing.
The combination of the seasoning makes this a easy weeknight dinner. Loaded with flavor this dish takes less than 30 minutes to make. If you have some thinly sliced chicken breast, this is the recipe to make. You may also like Crockpot Marry Me Chicken Recipe, Marry Me Chicken Soup or Marry Me Butter Beans.
What is Marry me Chicken?
Marry Me Chicken is a popular chicken dinner made with pan-seared chicken breasts simmered in a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce. The recipe gets its name because the flavor is so rich and comforting that people joke it is “marriage proposal worthy.”
This easy skillet meal combines simple ingredients with restaurant-quality flavor, making it a favorite for both weeknight dinners and special occasions.
Why We Love Marry Me Chicken
This is a great recipe to change up your chicken recipes. We eat a lot of chicken and my kids get tired of the same thing week after week. Cooking the chicken and then pouring this sauce over the top is so rich and hearty.
Simple ingredients makes this recipe so easy to make. We love to serve with rice or pasta but it can also work if you are following the Keto Diet. Add a side of asparagus and cauliflower rice for a complete Keto Meal idea.
Impress your family with this quick and easy chicken recipe. They will be so happy with the change and will be making sure every last drop is gone.
Ingredients
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts – Use chicken cutlets or filet your chicken breast so they cook evenly.
- Olive Oil – Add to skillet to cook chicken.
- Salted Butter – We like using unsalted butter for the added flavor.
- Italian Seasoning – We love to season with this seasoning blend. If all you have is oregano that is a great addition.
- Paprika – If you are out, see Best Paprika Substitute
- Minced Garlic – Learn How to Mince Garlic Cloves
- Chicken Broth – See Chicken broth substitutes if you are out. Chicken Stock is a great substitute
- All Purpose Flour – Helps to thicken the sauce
- Heavy Whipping Cream – Makes the sauce creamy and thick.
- Sun Dried Tomatoes – Drained
- Fresh Basil and Grated Parmesan Cheese – Optional for garnish
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How to Make Marry Me Chicken
Step 1 – Prepare Skillet – Heat the 2 tbsp olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts to the pan.
Step 2 – Brown Chicken – Season the chicken with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning and paprika. Brown the chicken breasts in the oil and butter for 2-3 minutes per side. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until the garlic is aromatic.
Step 3 – In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the chicken broth and flour.
Step 4 – Combine Mixture – Add this mixture to the pan. Bring the mixture to a low simmer. Then stir in the heavy whipping and sun-dried tomatoes.
Step 5 – Step 5 – Simmer Chicken in Sauce – Simmer on low for 4-6 minutes until the sauce has thickened and the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165 degrees F).
Step 6 – Serve and enjoy – Serve the slice chicken warm topped with the fresh basil and grated parmesan cheese so it melts right into the sauce. Enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Chicken – I used an instant-read meat thermometer to make sure that the chicken is cooked to a safe temperature before eating.
- Filet Chicken – When we make this recipe, it is important to make sure the chicken is cut in about the same size. This ensures that it cooks evenly. We usually filet our chicken breast before cooking.
- Heat Oil – Before placing the chicken in the skillet, heat the oil and butter. We recommend using a cast iron skillet for the best flavor. Cook chicken until golden brown
- Sauce – Bring the sauce to a boil before adding in the heavy cream and sundried tomatoes. This keeps the cream from breaking down. The results are a thick, creamy sauce.
- Crock Pot – If you prefer you can make Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken for an easy dump and go recipe.
- Cook Time – Cook time may vary based on your skillet. Turn heat to medium high heat and allow chicken to cook. It may take about 15 minutes depending how thick your chicken is.
Substitutions and Additions
- Chicken Variations – You can easily use boneless skinless chicken thighs in this recipe instead of chicken breasts if you prefer.
- Extra Spice – If you like to add in some extra flavor or heat to the sauce, sprinkle in 1 tsp of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
- White Wine – Instead of chicken broth use white wine for added flavor. We suggest sauvignon blanc.
- Heavy Cream – You can easily use half and half instead of heavy whipping cream. But the sauce may not be as thick.
- Bread the Chicken – If you prefer, you can bread the chicken with flour, salt and pepper. This gives the chicken a nice coating but it is not necessary.
- Tomato Paste – For a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce, add in a 1 tablespoon tomato paste.
What to Serve with Marry Me Chicken?
- Pasta – Make a batch of egg noodles or spaghetti noodles to serve with this cream dish. We love to pour extra sauce over the top.
- Mashed Potatoes – This chicken dish is served perfectly with a side of mashed potatoes.
- Cheese Bread – If you love dipping into the sauce, make a side of cheese bread. This homemade cheese bread recipe is easy to make and the perfect side.
- Zucchini Noodles – If you are wanting a low carb option, we like to make zucchini noodles. It is a great combination and perfect side.
- Cauliflower Rice – Another low carb side would be cauliflower rice. It looks just like rice but is all veggie and low carb. Serve with a green salad for a delicious meal idea.
Storage, Leftovers and Freezer Instructions
- Refrigerate – Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Reheat – Warm in a skillet over low heat or microwave until heated through.
- Freeze – Freeze cooked chicken and sauce for up to 4 months in a freezer-safe container.
- Meal Prep Tip – Serve over rice or pasta and portion into containers for easy lunches.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Prepare the chicken and sauce up to 24 hours ahead and store in the refrigerator. Reheat gently on the stovetop before serving.
Yes. Boneless skinless chicken thighs work well and stay very tender in the creamy sauce.
Allow the sauce to simmer a few extra minutes or whisk in a small slurry of flour and broth.
Yes, although they provide the signature flavor. Diced tomatoes can be substituted in a pinch.
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Marry Me Chicken
Ingredients
- 6 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 Tablespoons Salted Butter
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 Tablespoon Minced Garlic
- 1 ½ cups Chicken Broth
- 3 Tablespoons All Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- ⅓ cup Sun Dried Tomatoes drained
- Fresh Basil optional for garnish
- Grated Parmesan Cheese optional for garnish
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Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons salted butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts to the skillet.
- Season the chicken with ½ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, and 1 teaspoon paprika.
- Cook the chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until browned.
- Add 1 tablespoon minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups chicken broth and 3 tablespoons all purpose flour.
- Pour the broth mixture into the skillet and bring to a low simmer.
- Stir in 1 cup heavy whipping cream and ⅓ cup drained sun dried tomatoes.
- Simmer on low for 4-6 minutes until the sauce thickens and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Serve warm topped with the fresh basil and grated parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
Carrie,I made ths yesterday with corn starch instead of flour my daughther has Celiac and it worked out beautifully! This is a keeper and I am on low carb so it worked for me too,made gluted free noodles for her and I just ate the chicken.Thank you for sharing !!
I love hearing this Maxine! Thank you so much for sharing and for the positive review of the recipe!
Made as instructed but it lacked flavor. My family did not like it and will try a different recipe.
Okay, this was DELICIOUS! I used an 8oz can of tomato sauce cause that was the closest thing I had on hand and it was SO good