Marry Me Chicken is an easy chicken dinner the whole family will enjoy. It’s tender, juicy, and a quick weeknight dinner. Make this recipe once, and you’ll see why it got this name!
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Pin RecipeIt’s no secret that chicken should be juicy and delicious. This simple Marry Me Chicken recipe proves that you can have your chicken and eat it, too. Fair warning – one serving of this tasty meal isn’t going to be enough!
You’ll be hooked from the start, and that’s part of why everyone keeps coming back to this dish. When you’re looking for a meal for the whole family that’ll be a hit no matter what, this is the one!
Marry Me Chicken Recipe
There are many stories as to where the name of this scrumptious dish came from. However, from what I can tell, it came from someone making and sharing this dish, and the person eating it saying, “This chicken is so good, I could marry it!”
It’s also been said that the chicken is so good whoever is eating it will propose on the spot. No matter how it got its name, it remains one of my favorite chicken recipes to date!
Be sure to try my Chicken Tater Tot Casserole and this Million Dollar Chicken Casserole for more family-friendly chicken dishes, too.
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Ingredients for Marry Me Chicken
See full recipe card below this post for ingredient quantities and full instructions.
- Chicken cutlets – You can also use chicken breasts, and slice them into cutlets.
- Salt
- Ground black pepper
- Flour
- Olive oil – You can also use coconut oil.
- Butter
- Minced garlic – Garlic powder will work in a pinch, but minced garlic adds a ton of extra flavor.
- Chicken stock– Vegetable stock is an option as well.
- Heavy cream
- Grated parmesan cheese – Fresh parmesan cheese adds such a yummy taste!
- Italian seasoning
- Chili flakes – This ingredient can be optional if you don’t want to add any extra heat.
- Sundried tomatoes – Great for adding texture and a citrus taste.
- Sliced fresh basil
Variations
While I think this recipe is perfect as is, here are some fun options to switch it up:
- Add more seasonings – Chicken is a really versatile protein, so seasoning it is simple. Feel free to experiment with different herbs and spices to find what combinations you like best
- Use fresh tomatoes – Fresh tomatoes paired with the rest of the ingredients scream summer!
How To Make Marry Me Chicken
- Coat the chicken: Whisk the salt, pepper, and flour in a shallow bowl. Dredge the chicken cutlets through the flour mix, completely coating them in a thin layer. Shake off any excess flour.
- Heat the oil: Add the olive oil and butter to a large skillet, and heat over medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken: Once the butter has melted, add the floured chicken breasts to the pan in a single layer (cook in batches if needed). Brown the chicken for five minutes. Then, flip, and brown for another four minutes. Remove the browned chicken from the pan, and return the skillet to the stovetop.
- Brown the garlic: Add the garlic to the pan, and cook for one minute to brown.
- Deglaze the pan: Add the chicken stock to the pan. Use a wooden spoon to scrape the browned bits from the bottom, mixing them into the chicken stock.
- Simmer: Reduce the heat to medium-low. Then, stir in the heavy cream and parmesan cheese. Bring the mix to a simmer.
- Season: Stir in the Italian seasoning and chili flakes. Simmer for two to three more minutes.
- Add the tomatoes: Stir the sundried tomatoes into the sauce. Then, add the chicken back to the pan. Simmer for two more minutes.
- Serve: Divide the chicken between plates, and sprinkle each with some of the fresh basil. Enjoy hot!
Quick Tip
Use meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature fo 165 degrees, meaning it’s fully cooked and safe to eat.
How to Store Marry Me Chicken
Let the leftover chicken cool to room temperature. Then, store it in an airtight container. Leftovers will stay fresh in the fridge for up to two days.
Reheat your Marry Me Chicken in the microwave or low and slow in the oven. Be sure that you reheat the chicken all the way through before eating.
I don’t recommend freezing leftovers as the cream sauce will not thaw well.
FAQs
Anything really! You can make air fryer sweet potato chips, mashed potatoes, or roasted broccoli. Or, enjoy it on its own as a complete meal.
This specific recipe makes four servings. However, you can easily double or triple it if you want to make it for a larger group or dinner party.
While there is a little bit of heat added to this dish, it’s not overpowering. You can make it spicier if you want to. Feel free to adjust the ingredients to suit your preferences!
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Marry Me Chicken
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl
- 1 large skillet
Ingredients
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ⅓ cup flour
- 1½ pounds chicken cutlets
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 3 Tablespoons butter
- 3 Tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup parmesan cheese grated
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- ½ cup sundried tomatoes chopped
- 2 Tablespoons fresh basil sliced
Instructions
- Stir the salt, pepper and flour together in a shallow bowl. Dredge the chicken cutlets through the flour mix, coating them each completely in a thin layer of flour. Shake off any excess flour.½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, ⅓ cup flour, 1½ pounds chicken cutlets
- Add the olive oil and butter to a large skillet and heat over medium high heat.1 Tablespoon olive oil, 3 Tablespoons butter
- Once the butter has melted, add the floured chicken breasts to the pan in a single layer (cook in batches if needed). Brown the chicken for 5 minutes then flip and brown for another 4 minutes. Remove the browned chicken from the pan and return the skillet to the stove top.
- Add the garlic to the pan and cook for one minute to brown.3 Tablespoons minced garlic
- Add the chicken stock to the pan and use a wooden spoon to scrape the browned bits from the bottom of the pan, mixing them into the chicken stock.1 cup chicken stock
- Lower the heat to medium low then stir in the heavy cream and parmesan cheese. Bring the mix to a simmer.1 cup heavy cream, ½ cup parmesan cheese
- Stir in the Italian seasoning and chili flakes. Simmer for 2-3 more minutes.½ teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- Stir the sundried tomatoes into the sauce then add the chicken back to the pan. Simmer for 2 more minutes.½ cup sundried tomatoes
- Divide the chicken between plates and sprinkle each with some of the fresh basil. Enjoy hot!2 Tablespoons fresh basil
