Marry Me Chicken

Marry Me Chicken

This one-pan dinner is inspired by the viral “Marry Me Chicken,” made with a few tweaks to lighten it up. It’s such a delicious way to make boring chicken breasts taste amazing! It features the same tender boneless chicken breasts nestled in a tomato cream sauce but replaces heavy cream with cream cheese and half-and-half and adds spinach for an extra veggie. The finished dish is so rich and cozy that you won’t even know the cream is missing. Plus, each serving has 30 grams of protein! More chicken breast recipes you will love, Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Chili, Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts and Air Fryer Chicken Bites.

What Is Marry Me Chicken?

“Marry Me Chicken” is a popular dish featuring chicken breasts cooked in a creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, parmesan, and herbs. Its rich flavor is said to be so impressive that it could inspire a marriage proposal, making it a favorite for romantic dinners and special occasions. Easy to prepare, it combines gourmet flavors with simple ingredients, contributing to its widespread popularity. Since I am already married, I think my husband fell in love with me all over again when I made this.

How to Make Marry Me Chicken

Ingredients (See Recipe Card Below for Exact Measurements and Directions):

Sundried Tomatoes: Drain sundried tomatoes from oil and chop them. Chicken: You’ll need boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved lengthwise. Salt and Black Pepper to season the chicken. Flour: Coat the chicken breasts in flour before searing them. Minced Shallot and Garlic are cooked until fragrant and added to the sauce. Tomato paste gives the sauce a light tomato flavor. Spinach provides extra fiber, vitamin C, and calcium. Marry Me Chicken Sauce: Combine chicken broth with half-and-half and reduced-fat cream cheese for a creamy sauce that’s lighter than the original recipe. Seasoning: Dried oregano, red pepper flakes Parmesan Cheese: Grate fresh Parmesan over the chicken before serving.

Step-by-step Instructions:

Variations

Chicken: Swap chicken breasts with chicken tenders or thighs. Gluten-Free: Replace all-purpose flour with a gluten-free mix. Broth: Substitute vegetable broth with chicken. Spiciness: For spicier chicken, add more red pepper flakes or omit them for a milder version.

Serving Suggestions

This one-pot chicken dish is great on its own since it’s high in protein and has a serving of veggies. Pair it with a slice of hearty bread to soak up the sauce. Serve this easy Marry Me Chicken recipe with pasta, like spaghetti, cavatappi, or orzo. Eat this meal with mashed potatoes or your favorite grain, like quinoa or rice, and green beans or a salad.

Storage

Leftover chicken will last up to 4 days in the fridge. If you want to freeze it, it will last 3 months in the freezer. Reheat it in the microwave until warm.

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