Marry Me Chicken is creamy, juicy, and full of flavor! It's said that this chicken dinner is so good that if you cook it for your partner, he will propose to you! Yes, it's THAT amazing! Funny name, but probably the best chicken recipe ever!
Prep time: PT10M
Cook time: PT15M
Total time: PT25M
Rating
4.96 stars (2399 reviews)
Keywords
Marry Me Chicken
Ingredients
3 large chicken breasts (boneless and skinless, sliced lengthwise into thin cutlets)
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 cup chicken stock
1 cup heavy cream ((double cream in the UK))
½ cup parmesan cheese (grated)
1 teaspoon chili flakes
¼ teaspoon oregano
¼ teaspoon thyme
⅓ cup sundried tomatoes (chopped)
1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves
Categories
Main Course
Cuisine
American
Steps
Season chicken with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour and shake off any excess.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil and melt the butter on medium heat. Swirl pan to coat with oil and butter evenly.
Brown the chicken (do not overcrowd and work in batches if needed) for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer onto a plate, cover, and set aside.
Saute the garlic for a minute or until it's fragrant. Add the chicken stock, and deglaze the pan scraping any bits stuck to the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon.
Adjust the heat to medium-low, and add the heavy cream and the parmesan cheese to the skillet. Allow the sauce to simmer for a couple of minutes, then season with chili flakes, thyme, and oregano.
Season with salt and pepper to your taste, add the sundried tomatoes then put the chicken back in the sauce and let the sauce simmer and thicken for a few more minutes.
Garnish with chopped fresh basil leaves and serve warm over pasta or rice.
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 447 kcal
Carbohydrates: 13 g
Protein: 31 g
Fat: 30 g
Saturated Fat: 15 g
Trans Fat: 1 g
Cholesterol: 147 mg
Sodium: 601 mg
Sugar: 3 g
Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
Reviews
Britt on 2025-09-20 (5 stars): My sister found this recipe about two months ago and we made it for our grandma’s 80th birthday, it was a huge hit! We’ve made it another 3 or 4 times and it’s become a staple at our family dinners. We hold back some sauce for the kids before adding the red pepper flakes, and serve it over noodles with a side of asparagus :)
Rose on 2025-09-19 (5 stars): This is the best chicken dish ever. I have made it for many and shared it as well.
Quick to make and a hit with all.
Thanks for sharing this wonderful dish.
Ray on 2025-09-17 (4 stars): Great
Kayla on 2025-09-17 (5 stars): I made this last night for my family. My fiancé said it was the best meal he’s had in months
Chelsea Hearn on 2025-09-16 (5 stars): This is my most favorite recipe! I’ve made it many times & everyone loves it! Thank you!
Wendell Horn on 2025-09-16 (5 stars): Very good. This was my first time making Merry Me Chicken and it definitely won't be my last. The recipe was easy to follow and the end result was heavenly. Thank you for sharing an incredible, delicious and beautiful recipe.
Shawna Youngblood on 2025-09-15 (5 stars): one of my favorites !!!
Brooke on 2025-09-15 (5 stars): This was amazing!!! Everyone loved dinner tonight. This is going in the recipe books.
Esther Baker on 2025-09-14 (5 stars): this was so delicious. The flavor just popped in my mouth. I love garlic so I took an added more of the garlic thats in the jar because to me it's more flavorful. My client wanted me to make it for her and she said that was most excellent so now I'm sharing it with a lot of people.
sharla on 2025-09-14 (5 stars): Whole family loved it!
