If you’re looking for a
chicken dinner that will make jaws will drop, then this is the recipe for you. Chicken breasts are seared until golden before being baked in a simple (but extremely satisfying) cream sauce that results in a chicken that’s packed with flavor in every bite. Whether you’re making this for a special someone on Valentine’s Day or simply as an extra-special weeknight dinner, be prepared—this chicken just might inspire a confession of love at first bite. Here’s everything you need to know:
What is “Marry Me” chicken?
Many of you have probably heard of Ina Garten’s “Engagement Roast Chicken” before, but this, if I may say, is so much tastier. When Delish editors started devouring this dish, people started blurting out marriage proposal-adjacent praises for this creamy, savory chicken dinner (“I’d marry you for that chicken,” and “OH MY GOD THAT’S MARRIAGE MATERIAL,” were some of the favorites). Hence, the name and this dish were born: A chicken dinner so good, you just might get a proposal by the last bite.
What makes this Italian-inspired chicken so special? The seared chicken breasts are cooked alongside a simple but rich cream sauce in the oven, soaking up all of the delicious flavors. The result is a flavor-packed chicken with an accompanying cream sauce to pour over anything (or just eat all on its own, honestly).
How to make “Marry Me” chicken:
After you sear your chicken breasts, you make a simple cream sauce of garlic, fresh thyme, sun-dried tomatoes, chicken broth, and heavy cream, which the seared chicken simmers in in the oven so that it soaks up all the flavor.
This is a technique to remember if you don’t already know it: Sear the chicken until golden, make a sauce with some of the chicken drippings (pour off about half), and then add the chicken back in and bake or simmer until fully cooked through. This sounds—and tastes—fancy, but is a totally doable cooking trick anyone can master.
What to serve with this chicken:
This dish is delicious all on its own paired with melting potatoes, Parmesan roasted green beans, or cacio e pepe Brussels sprouts. That being said, this dish is also delicious scooped on top of pasta or garlic and feta mashed potatoes—make a side of garlic bread to soak up all of the creamy sauce. Need more ideas? Check out all of our favorite side dishes for chicken.
Storage:
Have leftovers? Lucky you! Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, then reheat when ready to enjoy. Tip: If your sauce is too thick, add a splash of water to thin it up.
Made this? Let us know how it went in the comments below!
If you’re looking for a
chicken dinner that will make jaws will drop, then this is the recipe for you. Chicken breasts are seared until golden before being baked in a simple (but extremely satisfying) cream sauce that results in a chicken that’s packed with flavor in every bite. Whether you’re making this for a special someone on Valentine’s Day or simply as an extra-special weeknight dinner, be prepared—this chicken just might inspire a confession of love at first bite. Here’s everything you need to know:
What is “Marry Me” chicken?
Many of you have probably heard of Ina Garten’s “Engagement Roast Chicken” before, but this, if I may say, is so much tastier. When Delish editors started devouring this dish, people started blurting out marriage proposal-adjacent praises for this creamy, savory chicken dinner (“I’d marry you for that chicken,” and “OH MY GOD THAT’S MARRIAGE MATERIAL,” were some of the favorites). Hence, the name and this dish were born: A chicken dinner so good, you just might get a proposal by the last bite.
What makes this Italian-inspired chicken so special? The seared chicken breasts are cooked alongside a simple but rich cream sauce in the oven, soaking up all of the delicious flavors. The result is a flavor-packed chicken with an accompanying cream sauce to pour over anything (or just eat all on its own, honestly).
How to make “Marry Me” chicken:
After you sear your chicken breasts, you make a simple cream sauce of garlic, fresh thyme, sun-dried tomatoes, chicken broth, and heavy cream, which the seared chicken simmers in in the oven so that it soaks up all the flavor.
This is a technique to remember if you don’t already know it: Sear the chicken until golden, make a sauce with some of the chicken drippings (pour off about half), and then add the chicken back in and bake or simmer until fully cooked through. This sounds—and tastes—fancy, but is a totally doable cooking trick anyone can master.
What to serve with this chicken:
This dish is delicious all on its own paired with melting potatoes, Parmesan roasted green beans, or cacio e pepe Brussels sprouts. That being said, this dish is also delicious scooped on top of pasta or garlic and feta mashed potatoes—make a side of garlic bread to soak up all of the creamy sauce. Need more ideas? Check out all of our favorite side dishes for chicken.
Storage:
Have leftovers? Lucky you! Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, then reheat when ready to enjoy. Tip: If your sauce is too thick, add a splash of water to thin it up.
Made this? Let us know how it went in the comments below!
- Yields:
-
4
serving(s)
- Prep Time:
- 10 mins
- Total Time:
- 40 mins
- Cal/Serv:
- 585
Directions
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- Step 1
Preheat oven to 375°. In a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil. Season chicken generously with salt and pepper and sear until golden, 5 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a plate.
- Step 2Return skillet to medium heat and add remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Stir in garlic, thyme, and red pepper flakes, and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Stir in broth, heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan and season with more salt. Bring to a simmer, then return chicken to skillet.
- Step 3Transfer skillet to oven and bake until chicken is cooked through (and juices run clear when chicken is pierced with a knife), 10 to 12 minutes.
- Step 4Garnish with basil and serve.
- Step 1
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE