Marry Me Chicken Recipe (In under 30 minutes!)
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This viral marry me chicken recipe is a must-try! It’s made with a creamy, cheesy sauce packed with sun-dried tomatoes. This simple marry me chicken dish is quick, easy, and one you’ll want to make all week long.
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Why you’ll fall for this marry me chicken recipe
This marry me chicken recipe has made its rounds on Tiktok and other social media channels multiple times for the same reason. Supposedly, this viral chicken recipe is so tasty, that it will get your partner to propose to you!
While I haven’t had anyone say will you marry me (chicken-induced), I will say this recipe produces juicy and delicious chicken.
The Tiktok marry me chicken dish is protein-packed, creamy and cheesy. It gets extra flavour from the sun-dried tomato oil, which you can use to sauté the chicken breast. While I’ve included some veg in the dish, this recipe is easy to alter to fit extra veggies if you prefer.
Alternate this yummy, easy marry me chicken recipe with other chicken pasta dishes like Creamy Philadelphia Chicken Pasta, Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta or Creamy Chicken and Bacon Pasta.
Ingredients
Chicken Breasts
You’ll end up with juicy chicken breasts with this recipe for marry me chicken. However, you can also use chicken thighs for this recipe if you wish.
Double Cream
Double cream is the secret behind the best marry me chicken recipe since it helps create the decadent sauce. Heavy cream and crème fraiche can be substituted if necessary.
Parmesan Cheese
This tasty chicken dinner recipe is not the same without a cheesy cream sauce. While I prefer using parmesan since it has such a delightful taste, you can use any hard cheese you desire. Asiago and Romano cheese work well with this recipe.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Variations/ Adaptations
The only swap you’ll need to make is to use cornflour, instead of flour and also, some chicken broth options at the market may contain gluten in their preservatives and seasonings. Double-check the brand of chicken stock before purchasing it.
Even though there’s the word chicken in the title of this dish, you can make some swaps and turn it into a vegan version of marry me chicken. Instead of chicken, use soy curls or a meat-free protein of choice.
Use vegetable broth instead of chicken stock. Replace the double cream with a dairy-free alternative (like Silk Heavy Cream) and use dairy-free parmesan cheese. These replacements will turn this recipe into a vegetarian/vegan dish.
How to make marry me chicken recipe
- Start by finely chopping the onions and garlic on a chopping board (Image 1).
- Dredge the chicken breast in flour and shake the excess off. To a large stainless steel pan, add the sun-dried tomato oil (Image 2).
3. Preheat the pan to a high heat, then add the chicken breasts (Image 3).
4. Leave to fry for 3 minutes, then rotate and fry for a further 3 minutes. Set aside (Image 4).
5. Deglaze the pan with a splash of chicken stock to get all of the crispy bits off of the bottom of the pan. Add the onion and sun-dried tomatoes and reduce the heat to medium/low (Image 5).
6. Season with salt and lots of pepper and fry for 5 minutes (Image 6).
7. Next, add the garlic, paprika and thyme into the pan. Fry for a couple of minutes before adding the cream, hard cheese/parmesan, vinegar and stock. Place the chicken back into the pan to cook (Image 7).
8. Cook the chicken in the sauce for a further 7 minutes. Serve with fresh basil and a crack of black pepper (enter proposal) (Image 8).
Here’s some other chicken recipes to give you inspiration; Chicken Pho (Vietnamese Inspired Noodle Soup), Wagamama’s Chicken Ramen (Chilli Chicken) and Peanut Butter Ramen with Chicken
Tips for the best result
Pound out the chicken breasts
You can make this marry me chicken dish even quicker by pounding out the chicken breasts with a meat mallet. Thinner pieces of chicken breasts will cook much more quickly than thicker pieces.
Use chicken thighs
If you’re concerned about your grocery budget, consider using chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts. Typically, chicken thighs are more cost-effective, so using them can help decrease the price of this dish.
Season the chicken before searing
While the sauce is quite flavourful, adding salt and pepper to the chicken doesn’t hurt. Season, then transfer chicken to the pan. Be careful not to go overboard on the salt.
Add red pepper flakes. You may prefer spicy pasta dishes. If that’s the case, add a small amount of red chilli flakes while the sauce cooks for a bit of heat.
Can’t get enough pasta? Try incorporating these pasta recipes into your weekly menu: Pesto Pasta Salad, Caramelized Shallot Pasta and Pasta al Limone.
FAQs
Marry me chicken is a recipe that includes juicy, tender chicken that’s served in a creamy sauce. It’s named so because it supposedly gets one’s significant other to propose (as mentioned above).
Yes, you can use thighs for this recipe for marry me chicken instead of boneless skinless chicken breasts. Ensure you use skinless, boneless chicken thighs as a swap.
No, it’s best to use tomato puree if you don’t have sun-dried tomatoes. Fresh tomatoes can make the sauce too liquidy. It’s meant to be creamy and cheesy.
Yes, crème fraiche works as a replacement for double or heavy cream. It has a higher fat content, so it will still provide a decadent sauce for this one-pot marry me chicken.
Bonus Tip: Finish this tasty marry me chicken recipe with a sweet treat for a more filling meal. Here are a few of my favourites to pair with chicken recipes: Chocolate Tiffin, Overnight Weetabix Cheesecake with Nutella and Steamed Lemon Cake.
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Marry Me Chicken Recipe (In under 30 minutes!)
Ingredients
- 650 g chicken breast, large pieces sliced in half across width (£3.71)
- 1 white onion, finely diced (£0.16)
- 80 g sundried tomatoes, roughly sliced (£2.00/2)=(£1.00)
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced (£0.39)
- 300 ml double cream (£1.35)
- 50 g parmesan/hard cheese, finely grated (£1.75/3=(£0.58)
- Bunch of fresh basil, torn to serve (£0.55)
Cupboard Essentials
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1 tbsp sun-dried tomato oil from jar
- 400 ml chicken stock
- 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp thyme
- Salt & Pepper
Serve with rice
Method
- Dredge the chicken breast in flour and shake the excess off. To a large stainless steel pan, add the sun-dried tomato oil.
- Preheat the pan to a high heat, then add the chicken breasts. Leave to fry for 3 minutes, then rotate and fry for a further 3 minutes. Set aside.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of chicken stock to get all of the crispy bits off of the bottom of the pan. Add the onion and sun-dried tomatoes and reduce the heat to medium/low. Season with salt and lots of pepper and fry for 5 minutes.
- Next, add the garlic, paprika and thyme into the pan. Fry for a couple of minutes before adding the cream, hard cheese/parmesan, vinegar and stock.
- Place the chicken back into the pan to cook for a further 7 minutes. Serve with fresh basil and a crack of black pepper (enter proposal)!!
Notes
- Pound the chicken breasts for quicker cooking: Flatten the chicken breasts with a meat mallet or rolling pin to achieve thinner pieces, ensuring faster cooking times.
- Consider using chicken thighs instead of breasts to save on costs and maintain affordability.
- Enhance the flavour by seasoning chicken with salt and pepper before searing, but be cautious not to oversalt.
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