Marry Me Chicken
Marry Me Chicken is a perfect dish to impress your loved ones without spending hours in the kitchen. The combination of creamy sauce, tender chicken, and the tangy sweetness of sun-dried tomatoes makes every bite a delight.

This Marry Me Chicken Recipe turns simple chicken recipes into an amazing meal that is a crowd-pleaser. It’s creamy, juicy and jam-packed with flavor.
The delicious result is chicken breasts in a creamy sauce that is loaded with the taste of garlic, parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, and herbs.
Best of all, it’s a quick and easy 30 minute meal, which is perfect for busy weeknights. Yet it is most certainly good enough to serve for a special occasion.
What is Marry Me Chicken?
With its non-descriptive ‘Marry Me Chicken’ name, an explanation is necessary. It’s said that this chicken dinner is so amazing, it’ll make your partner fall in love and propose.
Who said? Well, I’m not entirely sure … but if the key to the heart is indeed through the stomach, it’s pretty accurate. If everyone loves a meal I make, kids included, that’s something to swoon over.
Plus, I love the taste of this easy chicken recipe for dinner for families so much I’d marry it. Just ‘saying.
Why You’ll Love Marry Me Chicken
- Total Time: 30 Minutes
- Serves: 4
Ingredients and Notes

Here are the simple ingredients you’ll need to make Marry Me Chicken. As always, the full recipe is on the printable recipe card at the end of the post.
Tips for Success
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How to Make Marry Me Chicken
- Start by seasoning the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Once the oil is hot, add the chicken breasts to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant. Use a wooden spoon and continually stir.
- Pour in the chicken stock (chicken broth) and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and stir in the heavy cream, grated parmesan cheese, dried oregano, and chopped sundried tomatoes.
- Let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until it starts to thicken slightly.
- Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, turning to coat them in the sauce.
- Continue to cook for an additional 5-8 minutes, or until the chicken is completely cooked and the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and garnish the dish with fresh basil leaves.
- Serve the Marry Me Chicken hot, spooning extra sauce over the top.

What to Serve with Marry Me Chicken
Marry Me Chicken is delicious served over cooked pasta such as angel hair pasta, or rice. I like to serve it with a simple side salad and some crusty bread or easy garlic bread in the air fryer to soak up the extra sauce.
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Storage and Freezing
This chicken breast recipe is best enjoyed fresh, but you can store any leftover chicken and sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
To Reheat:
Simply warm it gently in a skillet over low heat, adding a splash of chicken stock or cream to help revive the sauce.
Can I freeze this recipe?
Unfortunately, this dish doesn’t freeze well due to the creamy sauce. The texture tends to change upon thawing, and the sauce may separate.

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Can I Make Marry Me Chicken Ahead of Time?
While this dish is best enjoyed fresh, you can prepare the sauce ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Simply reheat the sauce gently in a skillet before serving, then cook the chicken as directed.
If you’re looking for more chicken dish recipes, I got you. This Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan is a must-make. I’m sure it’ll be on regular rotation. Easy Chicken Skillet Pot Pie is another one-dish meal that is sure to please.
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Marry Me Chicken
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts (boneless and skinless, sliced lengthwise in two)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ cup chicken stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Start by seasoning the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Once the oil is hot, add the chicken breasts to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken stock and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and stir in the heavy cream, grated parmesan cheese, dried oregano, and chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
- Let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until it starts to thicken slightly.
- Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, turning to coat them in the sauce.
- Continue to cook for an additional 5-8 minutes, or until the chicken is completely cooked and the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and garnish the dish with fresh basil leaves.
- Serve the Marry Me Chicken hot, spooning extra sauce over the top.
Notes
- Best enjoyed fresh, but you can store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, simply warm it gently in a skillet over low heat, adding a splash of chicken stock or cream to help revive the sauce.
- Unfortunately, this dish doesn’t freeze well due to the creamy sauce. The texture tends to change upon thawing, and the sauce may separate.