Marry Me Chicken” is the name for this super easy, delicious, and moist chicken dish that the entire family is going to fall in love with at first bite! This recipe features succulent chicken in a creamy, decadent sauce for a dish that’s guaranteed to impress, whether it be for company or just a quiet night in.
Ingredients and Preparation
To make this dish you will need chicken breasts, sun dried tomatoes, garlic, heavy cream, chicken stock, Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs, such as basil or thyme. All of these elements combine to make a beautiful symphony of flavors.
Ingredients:
- 4 chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- For Garnish Fresh basil or thyme
Instructions:
- Salt and pepper chicken breast on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook them until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Take the chicken out of the pan and put aside.
Creating the Sauce
The sauce is this dish’s shining moment, it will provide a creamy, yet full flavored base to your chicken.
- Return the skillet to the heat and add the garlic and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant.
- Which brings us to deglazing the pan: Pour in the chicken broth and use a spoon to scrape up any brown bits from the bottom of the skillet. This adds depth to the sauce.
- Add the heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan cheese and stir to combine until cheese has melted and the sauce has slightly thickened.
Combining the Ingredients
- Return the browned chicken breasts to the skillet, and fit them down into the sauce.
- Lower the heat and simmer over a slow and low flame for approximately 10-15 minutes, till the chicken is cooked through and all the flavors blend in, together.
- Taste the sauce, seasoning with more salt and pepper, if desired.
Serving Suggestions
This Marry Me Chicken is great with several sides. Here are a few ways to finish the meal:
- Pasta: Chicken with sauce is also very good served over pasta Pasta: The chicken and sauce are delicious served over cooked pasta for a filling meal.
- Rice: A side of the fluffy rice that will absorb the great sauce.
- Perfectly whipped mashed potatoes give a comforting foundation to all the great flavors.
Serve the casserole topped with a little fresh basil or thyme (just for looks and smell!).
Exploring Variations
This dish is easy to customize to the taste of the person eating it:
- Spicy Note: To add a little heat in the mixture you can sprinkle some red pepper flakes with the sauce.
- Mushroom Addition: Add sliced mushrooms when you sauté the garlic for an earthy taste.
- Wine Instead of Stock: Substitute some of the broth with white wine for an elevated flavor.
Storing and Reheating
Can you freeze this Marry Me Chicken? Any leftover Marry Me Chicken can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. To reheat the chicken and Assemble Warm gently in a large skillet set over low heat just until warm (if you need to add a splash of cream or broth to thin the sauce, do so).
Do not microwave; the cream sauce will change texture.
Conclusion
Marry Me Chicken is a thing of beauty a chicken meal that is loved not only for its taste, but it’s also known for how incredibly simple it is to make for a weeknight dinner. It’s rich and saucy and it’s one of those meals that just wows everyone, hands down. Using this simple recipe anyone can make this aromatic dish that will warm the hearts of all.
Date night or family dinner, this recipe delivers a perfect mix of taste and texture. Indulge in Marry Me Chicken and everything you seek in a comforting and satisfying meal.
