Marry Me Chicken Recipe

Marry Me Chicken is rich, succulent, and bursting with flavour! Legend has it that this dish is so irresistible, it could inspire a marriage proposal on the spot. With its creamy sauce and perfectly cooked chicken, it’s no wonder why this recipe has gained such a reputation. It might have a playful name, but trust us—it's one of the best chicken dishes you’ll ever make!

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 25 mins

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4 large chicken breasts boneless and skinless,

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

• 6 tablespoons (50 grams) all-purpose flour

• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil

• 2 tablespoons (28 grams) unsalted butter

• 3 cloves garlic minced

• 1 cup (240 ml) chicken stock

• 1 cup (240 ml) double cream

• ½ cup (43 grams) Parmesan cheese grated

• 1 teaspoon chili flakes

• ¼ teaspoon oregano

• ¼ teaspoon thyme

• ⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped

• 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves

Instructions

• 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 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 sun-dried 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.