The Best Marry Me Chicken Recipe (Easy and Creamy)

This is, without a doubt, the best Marry Me Chicken Recipe you will ever make. It’s a one-pan wonder featuring pan seared chicken cutlets simmered in an incredibly rich and creamy sun-dried tomato sauce. t’s so good, you might just get a proposal out of it!

Why this Marry Me Chicken Recipe Works

There’s a reason this Marry Me Chicken Recipe went viral. The flavor is in the sauce, and the best part it’s easy all in one pan! I sear the chicken creating a golden brown crust in the pan chefs call the “fond”. Leave all this in as this will be your flavor base. A lot of recipes call for you to coat the chicken in flour, however I found that the best result came from coating the chicken in olive oil and spices. This helps the chicken to brown up in the pan and allows the spices to stick and infuse in the chicken while sealing in all the juices. It’s also great for people who are gluten sensitive.
You will have to use heavy cream in this recipe, nothing else will give you that thick rich full of flavor, it will bind with all the oils from the sun-dried tomato and red onions. To ensure a proper “Match made in Heaven” marriage, make this along with my easy garlic butter rice.

The Ingredients you’ll need

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Before we stir up the magic, let’s spotlight the all-stars that make this dish so iconic. These ingredients bring the drama, the comfort, and that flavor:

• Chicken breast: Tender, juicy, and the perfect canvas for all that creamy, garlicky goodness.
• Sun-dried tomatoes: Sweet, tangy, and bold—they’re basically the flavor bomb of this whole dish. You should use the ones packed in oil. This is the secret to the dish, the oil infuses with all the ingredients to make the sauce richer. I use the same ones in my low carb creamy chicken zoodles dish
• Garlic & red onion: The aromatic duo that starts the party and builds that dreamy, savory base. Use red onion in this dish. It’s a sweeter milder flavor than yellow or white and it pairs perfectly with the other ingredients.
• Heavy cream: Rich, silky, and the reason the sauce clings to every bite like it’s meant to be.
• Fresh basil: A little herby brightness to tie it all together. Because balance is hot. Use fresh basil as adds the aroma

Note: See the Recipe Card for full list of Ingredients and measurements.

How to make

Ready to fall in love? Follow these steps and you’ll be serving silky, saucy perfection in no time. Here’s how to make the magic happen:

1. Season. Pat the chicken dry to ensure. This is important to make the chicken breast more juicer and full of flavor. Slice or cube it, then coat it in olive oil, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Set aside to marinate for 15 mins. If you have time marinate them for 2 hours in the fridge to enhance the taste.

2. Sear. Heat oil in a skillet and cook the chicken in a single layer until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

3. Sauté. Lower the heat and cook the red onion until soft and translucent. Add garlic and stir until fragrant.

4. Deglaze. Pour in the white wine and scrape up those golden bits from the bottom—this is flavor gold.

5. Simmer. Add water and tomato paste, stir until smooth, and let the sauce bubble gently until it thickens slightly.

6. Cream It Up. Stir in the cream, sun-dried tomatoes, and basil. Watch that sauce turn into liquid gold.

7. Reunite. Return the chicken to the skillet, nestling it into the sauce. Let it simmer until coated and glossy.

8. Taste & Adjust. Give the sauce a taste and tweak the seasoning if needed. You’re the boss here.

This dish brings the drama, so your sides should balance or match that energy. For something fresh, start with Cream of Asparagus Soup or go green with Cheesy Roasted Green Beans. Craving comfort? Crispy Garlic Butter Smashed Potatoes are chef’s kiss. And for an earthy, elegant touch, try Buttery Garlic Mushrooms. All easy.

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