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Marry Me Chicken

Marry Me Chicken Recipe

A creamy, juicy chicken recipe said to be so good it could inspire a marriage proposal. Made in under 30 minutes, it’s the ultimate viral date-night dish!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken & Sauce Ingredients
  • 3 pieces Chicken breasts sliced into thin cutlets
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 6 tablespoons All-purpose flour for dredging
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Chicken broth
  • 1 cup Heavy cream or coconut cream for dairy-free
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 1 teaspoon Chili flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon Oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon Thyme
  • 1/3 cup Sundried tomatoes chopped, oil-packed
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh basil chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Tongs
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Season chicken cutlets with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour and shake off excess.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken on both sides until golden brown. Set aside.
  3. Sauté garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add chicken broth and deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits.
  4. Reduce heat to medium-low, then stir in heavy cream and parmesan cheese. Let it simmer for 2–3 minutes.
  5. Add chili flakes, oregano, thyme, and sundried tomatoes. Stir to combine.
  6. Return chicken to the skillet and let simmer until sauce thickens slightly, about 5–7 minutes.
  7. Garnish with chopped basil and serve immediately with pasta, rice, or bread.

Notes

To reheat, add a splash of broth or cream. Avoid freezing as the sauce texture may turn grainy. For extra richness, use sundried tomato oil in place of olive oil.