Delicious Marry Me Chicken for an Irresistible Dinner Date
Experience the rich flavors of marry me chicken, a delightful dish perfect for any dinner date.
Equipment
- - Large skillet
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Can substitute with chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Reduce if using table salt
- 2 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Can use any neutral oil
For the Sauce
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced Fresh is best, can substitute with garlic powder
- 1 cup Heavy Cream Coconut milk is a dairy-free alternative
- 0.5 cup Chicken Stock Vegetable stock could be lighter
- 1 teaspoon Chicken Bouillon Can omit for a lighter sauce
- 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated Pecorino Romano can be used for sharper flavor
- 1 jar Sun-Dried Tomatoes, drained and chopped Diced fresh tomatoes can be used for a lighter option
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning Can swap for oregano, basil, and thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon Freshly Cracked Black Pepper White pepper can be used as a substitute
- 0.5 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes, optional Skip for milder flavor
- 0.25 cup Fresh Basil, sliced Parsley can be used as a substitute
For Serving
- as needed Cooked Pasta or Mashed Potatoes Sides to soak up the creamy sauce
Instructions
How to Make Marry Me Chicken
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and sprinkle with kosher salt.
- In a large skillet, heat extra-virgin olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and sear for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Lower the heat to medium and add minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream, chicken stock, chicken bouillon, grated parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, freshly cracked black pepper, and any remaining salt. Whisk until smooth.
- Return the seared chicken to the skillet, nestling it into the sauce. Bring to a simmer and cook for 8-10 minutes until sauce thickens and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove from heat, sprinkle with fresh basil and extra parmesan, and serve over pasta or mashed potatoes.
Notes
Garnish with more fresh basil for added color and flavor. Store leftovers properly.