Marry Me Chicken

This marry me chicken recipe consists of boneless chicken, basil, cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes. A delicious and effortless meal that will have your guests begging for seconds!

Make this juicy chicken for dinner and serve it with creamy mashed potatoes and honey roasted carrots.

There is nothing better than a quick and easy restaurant-quality meal made at home! This is a very popular dish that everyone seems to be in love with and for good reason. Juicy chicken breasts seasoned to perfection and coated in a creamy garlicky sauce, what’s not to love?

Why I Love This Marry Me Chicken Recipe

• It makes the best leftovers! Make this ahead of time, let it cool completely, place it in an air-tight container, and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
• Omit the sun dried tomatoes for a low carb and keto-frienly meal.
• Not a fan of chicken breasts? Use bone-in chicken thighs or boneless chicken thighs instead. You can also use shrimp instead of chicken.
• It has so much flavor!

Ingredient Notes

Chicken stock – feel free to substitute the chicken stock with white wine or vegetable stock.

Parmesan cheese – I highly recommend using fresh parmesan cheese. Avoid the pre-shredded parmesan cheese.

Seasoning blend – I seasoned the chicken with paprika, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder but feel free to season the chicken with the spices of your choice. You can also season the chicken with Cajun seasoning or chipotle seasoning.

How To Make

1. In a small bowl, combine the Italian seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Set it aside.
2. Slice the three boneless chicken breasts into 6 thin cutlets.
3. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, olive oil, and the spice blend on both sides.
4. Add oil to a large skillet and cook the chicken for 2 minutes on each side. Remove it from the skillet. Remove any excess grease, if desired.
5. Add the butter to the skillet and scrape the bottom of the pan. Stir in the fresh garlic and red crushed pepper flakes. Cook for 20 seconds.
6. Stir in the chicken stock, heavy cream, and parmesan cheese. Let it come up to a boil and cook for 5-10 minutes or until the sauce thickens. Stir frequently.
7. Season the sauce with salt and pepper, add the fresh basil, and sun-dried tomatoes.
8. Place the chicken back into the skillet, cover, and cook for 3-5 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked through.

Top Tips

• Thick chicken cutlets and bone-in chicken thighs take longer to cook than thin chicken cutlets. Adjust the cooking time accordingly.
• If using bone-in chicken thighs, make sure to cook the chicken skin side down first, and then finish cooking it in the oven with the sauce for 30-40 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
• Include as many veggies as you like, such as mushrooms and spinach.
• If you don’t like it spicy, omit the red crushed pepper flakes.

More Chicken Recipes

• Creamy Smothered Chicken Thighs – Super flavorful and comforting.
• Crispy Chicken Cutlets – Crispy and juicy.
• Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken – Super creamy and garlicky!
• Chipotle Chicken – Packed with flavor!

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