Prepare to be swept off your feet by the delicious aroma and exquisite taste of Marry Me Chicken – a dish so irresistible, it might just inspire a proposal! This recipe blends succulent chicken breasts with a layered creamy sauce, revealing flavors that’s perfect for special occasions or any day you want to elevate your dinner experience.
Origins of Marry Me Chicken
In 2016, when Lindsay Funston was an editor at Delish, she created a recipe video for a Tuscan-style chicken dish that attracted millions of views. When she was done cooking, Ms. Funston’s video producer took a bite and declared, “I’d marry you for that chicken!” She named the dish “Marry Me Chicken.” The recipe then gained popularity after going viral on TikTok, where many users shared the recipe and claimed it will win over the heart of anyone you cook it for.
Whether it leads to a proposal or simply leaves you wanting seconds, one thing is for sure – this dish is a celebration of love, flavor, and the joy found in sharing a delicious meal with those you cherish.
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Our Ingredients
Chicken: I’m using chicken breast but you can always use chicken thighs, tofu or salmon. If using thick chicken breasts make sure to cut them in half.
Parmesan Cheese: Make sure to freshly grate your parmesan cheese to avoid clumping in your sauce. If trying to avoid dairy you can use nutritional yeast: This is a swap for the cheese in this recipe. It’s a protein-packed seasoning that adds a cheesy, nutty flavor without any dairy!
Heavy Cream: The heavy cream is a must. Do not use single/light cream as that won’t thicken the sauce enough. You can use coconut milk if trying to avoid dairy but that will change the flavor a bit.
Sun-dried tomatoes: You can buy these jarred at most local grocery stores. Make sure to chop them for this recipe.
Chicken broth: If you have a homemade chicken broth then great! If not, you can use store bought. I would recommend low sodium since our cheese has salt. You cal also use chicken bouillon.
Marry Me Chicken
Ingredients
- 3 large chicken breasts boneless and skinless sliced lengthwise into thin cutlets
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup flour
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup parmesan cheese grated
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning one for chicken seasoning and one for sauce
- 2 teaspoon onion powder or trader joes onion salt blend
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ⅓ cup sundried tomatoes chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Slice your chicken breasts in half.
- Then cover with plastic wrap and thin out with a mallet.
- Season your chicken with a dash of olive oil, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp onion powder, 1/4 tsp black pepper and 1/2 tsp chili flakes.
- Prepare your flour in a bowl and add in 1 tsp of garlic powder. Dip your chicken in the flour and shake off the excess.
- Add in 1 tbsp of olive oil and 2 tbsp of the oil from your sun-dried tomatoes to your pan. Heat well before adding in your chicken.
- Add in your chicken breast and brown for about 4 minutes until golden.
- Flip over and repeat on the other side.
- Remove your chicken and the excess oil from your pan.
- Add in your butter and sauté your onions until aromatic. Then add in your garlic and sauté for a minute.
- Add in your chicken stock and heavy cream and combine.
- Grate in your parmesan cheese and stir until fully combined.
- Add in your 1 tsp of Italian seasoning, 1 tsp of onion powder, and your sun-dried tomatoes. Simmer for a few minutes until the sauce has thickened a bit.
- Add in your chicken and let simmer on low until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Top with your fresh basil and serve!
