Famous skillet chicken in a sundried tomato parmesan cream sauce with fresh basil. This quick and easy dinner recipe is rated 5 stars for good reason. It will definitely inspire marriage proposals!
This is some famous chicken. I found this Marry Me Chicken recipe and the photos of it had me falling fast. I can definitely see why this is called "Marry Me Chicken"...it may have the power to elicit a marriage proposal.
After I watched "The Bachelor" last night and saw him meet the parents and talk a lot about proposals, it only seems fitting that I share this "Marry Me Chicken" recipe. This chicken recipe may just be the lucky charm!
What is Marry Me Chicken?
It is chicken breasts sauteed in olive oil and seasoned with salt and pepper. A sundried tomato cream sauce is made with fresh garlic, thyme, red pepper flakes, heavy cream, parmesan cheese, sundried tomatoes, and fresh basil. It is an easy, crowd-pleasing, popular 30-minute dinner.
INGREDIENTS:
- Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
- Chicken Breasts
- Salt and Pepper
- Garlic
- Thyme
- Red Pepper Flakes
- Chicken Broth
- Heavy Cream
- Sundried Tomatoes
- Parmesan Cheese
- Fresh Basil
*If you want to make it even quicker, I suggest using thin-sliced boneless, skinless chicken breasts.
I love to use a cast iron skillet since I can take it from the stovetop to the oven with ease. You can find one here for less than 15 bucks.
What side dishes to serve with Marry Me Chicken?
- Crispy Smashed Potatoes
- The Best Creamy Mashed Potatoes
- Oven Roasted Potatoes
- Cheesy Potatoes Au Gratin
- Sauteed Zucchini with Parmesan
- Homemade Garlic Butter Rolls
How to make the best Sundried Tomato Cream Marry Me Chicken:
- Start by heating olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts for about 4-5 minutes per side. Season well with salt and pepper.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and add finely diced garlic. Cook for only 1 minute since garlic can easily burn. Add thyme, red pepper flakes, chicken broth, and cream to skillet. Cook until cream sauce begins to thicken -- about 5 minutes. Stir in sundried tomatoes.
- Remove from heat and add chicken to the skillet. Spoon sauce all over the chicken. Place in an oven set at 375 degrees and cook for 15-18 minutes to until chicken is cooked through. If using thinly sliced chicken breasts, reduce baking time.
- Top with fresh basil and freshly grated parmesan cheese, if so desired.
Almost five years before I started Modern Honey, I entered and participated in recipe contests all over the country. One of my most memorable ones had to be Cooking Channel's Perfect 3 Contest to find the most perfect cookie recipe. The grand prize winner would be flown to New York City to film a segment for a show in the Food Network Studios.
I wanted to win this contest so badly so I got busy right away in the kitchen concocting a brand new cookie recipe in an attempt to woo the judges. I came up with a saucepan browned butter cookie with toffee notes and both white chocolate and semi-sweet chocolate chips. I named them, "I WANT TO MARRY YOU COOKIES" and shared my own little love story.
The judges whittled it down to the top 3 and that's where we had to make our own cooking video showing how to make the cookies. The results came in and I actually won the grand prize! It was an incredible once-in-a-lifetime experience and you can read all about it here. But these little "I Want to Marry You Cookies" ended up being the most popular recipe on Cooking Channel in 2012. Now that's crazy!
So you can serve this Marry Me Chicken and I Want to Marry You Cookies and you should have the perfect meal!
I love to pair this Marry Me Chicken with creamy garlic mashed potatoes and roasted asparagus or broccoli. It pairs so well with any type of vegetable!
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Marry Me Chicken
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 3-4 Large Chicken Breasts
- Salt
- Pepper
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Thyme
- 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (may add only ½ teaspoon for less spice)
- ¾ cup Chicken Broth
- ½ cup Heavy Cream
- ½ cup Sundried Tomatoes (chopped)
- ¼ - ½ cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
- Fresh Basil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large oven-safe skillet heat oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken generously with salt and pepper and sear until golden, about 4-5 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a plate.
- Return skillet to medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in thyme, red pepper flakes, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring often. Stir in sundried tomatoes and parmesan cheese.
- Return chicken to skillet and spoon sauce all over the chicken breasts. Bake until chicken is cooked through -- about 15-18 minutes. Garnish with basil and grated parmesan cheese, if so desired.
Video
Notes
- Recipe adapted from Delish.com
Find my "I Want to Marry You Cookies" Recipe by clicking HERE.
Ann
This was so yummy!loved it!
Kayla Cesar
Tried this today and i couldn't wait to write that ny dish tasted and looked amazing. Everyone was impressed even i was. Would definitely be cooking it again!
Danielle
Quick and easy and so much flavor!!! A+
Susan Nader
Could this be done in a crock pot?
Jennifer
Great recipe! I added shiitake mushrooms and chopped artichokes. Covered the pan when in the oven and the chicken was moist .
Brooke
Holy cow, This recipe was amazing!
I didn’t have the heavy cream and chicken broth. However, I knew I wanted to make it into a pasta so I added in a jar of Alfredo sauce in its place. I baked as directed and served over noodles! My husband and I have been together eight years, we love to cook and try new recipes. He said this is the best chicken we’ve ever made! I call that a win. Thanks so much for sharing
Carrie Bloomquist
Excellent recipe!! So delicious and beautiful!
Mary
We loved the recipe - even my kids who roll their eyes when I say I’m making chicken. They wanted seconds and thirds!! Will definitely make again!!
Maria
Do I need to cover the chicken with a lid once it's in the oven? I'm excited to make this!!
Yani
I used boneless chicken breasts for this recipe & used everything but fresh basil (i had basil in the tomatoes) and fresh thyme i had that on hand.. it was absolutely delicious!
I made butter noddles (penne pasta) with mine as a side , and I will post a picture on my food Instagram ( makeityan ) since I can’t here but I will put a link or tag u if I can , I love to try recipes I come across on Pinterest
Modern Honey
Hi Yani! That sounds amazing! Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment and share how you made it. I appreciate you trying out my recipe!
Cameron
Holy shit is really the only way to put it. This recipe is by far the best chicken recipe I have ever made. I highly recommend doubling the sauce because it’s so good!
GREGORY BURDGE
I made this chicken last Sunday and it was SO FREAKING AMAZING ! It tasted like something from a nice restaurant like Cheesecake Factory, it’s THAT GOOD! I also added sautéed mushrooms since I lOVE THEM!
Deb
Besides pasta what else would you serve with it?
GREGORY BURDGE
Brocooli - steamed and baked potato or whipped potatoes
Deborah
We loved this! I cooked the sauce longer to thicken it up a bit, and cut down on the red pepper flakes, but I think I will cut down a little bit more next time. Other than that, it was awesome!!
Tabitha
What sides would be best to serve with this chicken?
Ana
Can you give me nutrition breakdown for recipe please
Marianne Malone
This looks wonderful and I am wanting to make it for our supper club of 14 people.
Any suggestions for making it early in the afternoon and what is best served with this.
Noodles, pasta and what veggies or just a salad?
Jo Leib
Your recipes are great - but only issue with your recipes is that you do not have any nutrition information. For one of many, I am sure, are watching our weight, or trying to lose, that would be helpful. I don't come to your site much, because I do not want to be tempted without that information.
Amanda
This is my favorite chicken meal EVER! My hubby loves it too. Thanks for sharing!
Madonna
Made this dish for entire family tonight. Even the picky fussy eater was going back for seconds. An easy delicious meal. Will definitely be cooking this again. Excellent.