Marry Me Chicken – Cooking with Nana Ling

A creamy one-pan chicken dish you’ll fall in love with

I’m not sure if cooking this chicken dish will make anyone say “yes” or make a suggestion, but I think you’ll fall in love with the recipe.

It’s a creamy and flavorful chicken dinner recipe that’s a welcome addition to any menu.

What is Marry Me Chicken?

This recipe is so delicious and addicting that people are saying it’s worth marrying the person who made it for you.

Or maybe it’s something wonderful to serve before asking the big question – to encourage a positive response?

Whatever the reason, it’s a catchy name — more catchy than the name it’s also known by, Sicilian chicken — and the Marry Me Chicken recipe went viral on Tik Tok.

Is the prescription a good indicator that someone is marriageable?

Well, you have to recook it and find out.

Ingredients for this Easy Marry Me Chicken recipe

Before you start planning your wedding day, you will need these ingredients:

Skinless chicken breast
regular flour (all-purpose flour)
olive oil
butter
Onion
garlic
chicken broth
thickened cream (heavy cream)
tomato paste
parmesan cheese
dried oregano
dried thyme
dried chilli flakes
sun dried tomatoes
fresh basil leaves.

Keep scrolling to the recipe card at the bottom of the post to see the ingredient amounts.

How to make Marry Me Chicken

Prepare the chicken

Start by carefully slicing each chicken breast horizontally through the center to create two flatter chicken chops.

Using the smooth side of a meat mallet (or a rolling pin, small skillet, or similar), gently pound the chops until they are an even thickness.

You should end up with 4 chicken chops.

Alternatively, you can buy chicken chops!

Place the flour in a large plate and dredge in flour (lightly brush the chicken chops).

Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Sear the chicken cutlets about 4 minutes on each side or until browned and cooked through.

Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.

Make the sauce

The wonderful thing about this recipe, of course, is the sauce.

Start by adding the onion and garlic to the pan you just cooked the chicken in. Sauté for a few minutes.

Add oregano, thyme and chili flakes and sauté for 30 seconds.

Add broth and bring to a simmer.

Add the cream and tomato paste and bring to the boil.

Add parmesan cheese and stir over heat to combine.

Add sundried tomatoes and return the chicken to the pan.

Season with salt and pepper.

Simmer for a few minutes and spoon the mixture over the chicken.

And one more note about the sauce. If it starts to split (separating the oil from the rest of the sauce) during the cooking process, whisk quickly to turn it back into a wonderfully creamy sauce.

Garnish and serve

Tear up the basil leaves with your hands and garnish before serving.

What to serve with Marry Me Chicken

Serve Marry Me Chicken with mashed potatoes, rice or pasta. You can also add some broccoli or other veggies on the side.

And if you want to make that Marry Me Chicken literal, a beautiful sparkling diamond ring is a must-have “side” here too!

Can I make Marry Me Chicken ahead of time?

It is best served immediately, but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Just make sure you reheat it thoroughly before serving.

You can also freeze Marry Me Chicken in an airtight container. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat thoroughly before serving.

The sauce is more likely to burst when reheated, so be sure to whip the sauce while reheating to ensure a nice creamy sauce.

More delicious meal ideas

If you love this Marry Me Chicken recipe, you might also love this:

2 Chicken breast
1/2 Cup plain flour (all purpose flour)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 small Onion chopped
1 clove garlic chopped
2/3 Cup chicken broth
2/3 Cup thickened cream (whipped cream)
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/3 Cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried chili flakes
1/3 Cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (50 grams)
1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried basil)
salt and pepper (taste good)

Carefully slice each chicken breast horizontally down the center to create two flatter chicken chops.
Using the smooth side of a meat mallet (or a rolling pin, small skillet, or similar), gently pound the chops until they are an even thickness. You should end up with 4 chicken chops.
Place the flour in a large plate and dredge in flour (lightly brush the chicken chops).
Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken cutlets about 4 minutes on each side or until browned and cooked through.
Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
Add the onion and garlic to the pan and sauté for a few minutes.
Add oregano, thyme and chili flakes and sauté for 30 seconds.
Add broth and bring to a simmer.
Add the cream and tomato paste and bring to the boil.
Add parmesan cheese and stir over heat to combine.
Add sundried tomatoes and return chicken to skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for a few minutes and spoon the mixture over the chicken.
Tear up the basil leaves with your hands and garnish before serving.

Serve Marry Me Chicken, also known as Sicilian chicken, with mashed potatoes, rice or pasta. You can also add some broccoli or other veggies on the side. And if you want to literally make that Marry Me Chicken, a nice shiny diamond ring could go well with this dish too! TIP: If the sauce starts to split during cooking, whisk quickly to bring it back into a creamy sauce.

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