Cooking chicken breasts is always a good idea. It's an easy meat to handle, has very little waste, comes clean and ready to use, and is also inexpensive. Plus, you can cook it in so many ways... The simplest, without a doubt, is grilled, but also baked, in the air fryer, or stewed if you're looking for a more traditional, home-style recipe.
Perhaps that's why today's recipe went viral on social media some time ago, but it's worth bringing back because it's simple and delicious. We're talking about “Marry Me Chicken.” It's said that this chicken stew turns out so good that if you make it for someone you like, they'll be so impressed they'll propose marriage on the spot.
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We don’t know if your partner will take you to the altar after tasting it, but one thing's for sure — they’ll thank you. The chicken comes out juicy, tender... and the creamy sauce with a spicy touch is a real delight for the taste buds. Plus, the best part is that the recipe is so easy to make that even if you're not skilled in the kitchen, you'll nail it. It’s beginner-friendly!
Now you know — set the table with some nice candles and make Marry Me Chicken. Maybe Cupid will knock at your door.
A simple and irresistible chicken recipe with creamy sun-dried tomato sauce that’s perfect for any occasion — even a proposal.
1. Prepare the chicken breasts
Cut the chicken breasts into two fillets, then cut those into bite-sized pieces. Pat them dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
2. Fry them
Heat a pan with plenty of oil and a small cube of butter. Dredge the chicken in flour and fry until golden. Remove and set aside.
3. Make the sauce
Peel the garlic cloves, finely chop them, and sauté them in the same pan, stirring to avoid burning. Add the tomato paste, herbs, and ground cayenne. Stir and let the sauce darken.
4. Add the broth and cream
Pour in the hot chicken broth and raise the heat. When it starts to boil, lower the heat and let it simmer until the liquid reduces by half, about 6 minutes. Add the cream, stir with a spatula, and cook a few more minutes on low heat until it thickens.
5. Add the sun-dried tomatoes
Take the sun-dried tomatoes out of their jar, drain, cut into strips, and add to the pan. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese and stir.
6. Add the chicken
Return the chicken pieces to the pan along with any juices released and cook a few more minutes on low heat.
7. Plate and serve
Divide the chicken and creamy sun-dried tomato sauce onto serving plates and garnish with a few fresh basil leaves.
Now that you have all the steps, ingredients, and tips to prepare the delicious Marry Me Chicken, all that’s left is to get cooking. You don’t need to be a professional chef to impress with this recipe — the flavor, texture, and that creamy sun-dried tomato sauce speak for themselves. This chicken might become one of your favorites, perfect for a special dinner or simply to enjoy a comforting dish. So light a few candles, serve it with love… and let the magic happen.
Tried the recipe? Let us know how it turned out in the comments below — we’d love to hear from you!