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.
