Be sure to serve this with a side of greens and beans!
Marry Me Chicken
This Marry Me Chicken might just be my most delicious chicken recipe yet! The flavor profile includes the best combination of flavors that balance each other out perfectly. If you’re a sauce lover- this recipe is for you, because there is plenty of it here! Feel free to boil up some pasta to serve on the side and drizzle some sauce on top.
What is Marry Me Chicken
The flavors in this recipe perfectly contrast and complement one another. In other words, they create the perfect marriage of flavors, and rumor has it, that serving it to a loved one may result in a marriage proposal. 😉 This sauce has a hint of acidity from sundried tomatoes and tomato paste, which is offset by a touch of sweetness from honey. Chicken broth gives the sauce a savory flavor, with an enhanced depth of flavor from a little bouillon. White wine is used to deglaze the pan after the chicken is seared, which also acts as a wonderful flavor enhancer. From there, we have some garlic and a perfect blend of seasonings, along with a little half and half and a dab of cream cheese. A sprinkling of Parmesan cheese at the end adds umami and irresistible flavor. If you are familiar with my Tuscan Chicken recipe, you’ll notice similar flavors in this dish, though there are enough differences between them to make them each distinct.
How to Make It
See recipe card below this post for ingredient quantities and full instructions. Slice the chicken in half lengthwise to create 2-3 thinner slices. Tenderize with a meat mallet. Season each side and dredge it in flour. Sear in olive oil and set aside.
Add white wine to the same skillet. Use a silicone spatula to “clean” the pan and let the liquid bubble gently and reduce by half. Add the garlic and tomato paste, then melt butter.
Add flour and cook for 1 minute. Add the sauce mixture in small splashes, stirring continuously. Add the sundried tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and let it reduce, thicken, and concentrate for 10 minutes.
Reduce heat to low and add the cream cheese and Parmesan cheese. Add the chicken back and spoon the sauce on top. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, then serve! (See below for side dish serving suggestions.)
What to Serve With Marry Me Chicken
Up to 1/2 lb. pasta can be served with this with some sauce drizzled on top. DeCecco Pappardelle Pasta is what is pictured on the plated shot in this recipe. I also have a Marry Me Chicken Pasta recipe! Buttered Noodles is a perfect way to accompany this meal. This can also be accompanied by a drizzle of sauce on top. A variety of Roasted Vegetables. Garlic Bread With Cheese. Roasted, Mashed, or Skillet Potatoes.
Storage
Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. This does freeze/reheat well. To reheat: Defrost leftovers in the fridge overnight or in the microwave, then bake in a small, lightly greased, covered casserole dish at 350° for 20-25 minutes.
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3 Quart Stainless Steel Sauté Pan– This is the skillet pictured in this recipe. 1 quart measuring cup with a spout– This is what I use to combine the gravy ingredients at the beginning. The spout makes it easy to add it to the roux in small splashes. Meat Tenderizer– This makes the meat much more tender. 8-inch Chef’s Knife– This is the one I have, I love it. Kitchen Tongs– makes it easy to handle the chicken when searing. Better Than Bouillon– This is what I always use for broth in my recipes. It takes very little space and makes it easy to measure out customized amounts of broth.
