Marry Me Chicken is creamy, juicy, and full of flavor! It’s said that this chicken dinner is so good that if you make it for your partner, a marriage proposal will be his next question.
This creamy chicken is also family-friendly, and definitely a crowd-pleaser! All you need to make this wonderful dish is just a few ingredients and half an hour from your time.
One of my most popular recipes on the blog is my Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken, a recipe with so many 5-star ratings. Everyone loves chicken cooked in a cream sauce, and when it’s combined with garlic, parmesan cheese, and sundried tomatoes, honestly there’s no better combination.
Marry Me chicken is as good as the Tuscan chicken, if not better. You’d think that it’s very similar, but it tastes quite different and the textures are probably more interesting.
What Is Marry Me Chicken?
Now let’s talk about the name. It’s a funny name and I’m sure you agree with me. When I first heard of it, I thought, what? Who marries who and why? But it’s said that because of how amazing this recipe is, if you make it for your partner they’ll instantly fall in love with your cooking and will propose immediately because the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, right? Sounds good? So let’s get cooking!
🧾 Ingredients
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or cutlets)
- Salt & black pepper
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp light butter (optional)
- 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth (low sodium)
- ½ cup light cream OR 0% Greek yogurt (added off heat)
- 2 tbsp grated parmesan
- ⅓ cup sundried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning (oregano, thyme, basil mix)
- ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
- Fresh basil for topping
👩🍳 Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Sear in 1 tsp olive oil until golden, then remove.
- In the same pan, sauté garlic (and optional 1 tsp butter).
- Add chicken broth, sundried tomatoes, seasoning, and chili flakes.
- Stir in light cream or Greek yogurt + parmesan.
- Return chicken and simmer 8–10 minutes until cooked and sauce thickens.
- Finish with fresh basil.
🔢 Estimated WW Points
- Per serving (4 servings): 👉 4–6 points