Now you know I love a good skillet dinner, and this is one of my favorites. It makes cooking and cleaning up quick and easy and adds to the joy of being in the kitchen. Plus, these mouthwatering flavors! 🤤 For starters, there’s just something about chicken in a rich, creamy sauce that is absolutely fabulicious. But you’ve got something extraordinary when you add sun-dried tomatoes, freshly grated parmesan, and fresh thyme and basil. So if you want to take your chicken to the next level, this recipe is the ticket. As you probably guessed, most people call it Marry Me Chicken because it’s so good it will make anyone to whom you serve it blurt out, “Marry me!” after just one bite. That means you should make it for that special date night if you’re ready to take your relationship to the next level. 😂
Recipe Ingredients
How to Make Marry Me Chicken
The Chicken
Season the Chicken – Season both sides of the thighs generously with salt, pepper, and Creole seasoning. Set aside. (Photos 1-2)Sear the Chicken – Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high and add the olive oil. Once the oil has heated for 1-2 minutes, add the chicken skin-side down, and sear until golden, 4-5 minutes. Flip the chicken and sear the other side for another 4-5 minutes. (Photo 3)Set Aside – Transfer the chicken to a plate and set it aside.
The Sauce
Saute the Herbs – Turn the heat down to medium, and in the same skillet (Photo 4), add garlic, thyme, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Cook until fragrant, about a minute.Add the Base – Then pour in the white wine, broth, heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, and parmesan. Stir until everything is well-combined and the cheese melts. (Photos 5-7)Simmer – Simmer for 2-3 minutes, season with salt and pepper to taste, then return chicken to skillet, skin-side up.Bake – Transfer the skillet to a 375℉/190℃ oven and bake until the chicken is cooked through (juices run clear when chicken is pierced with a knife), 17-20 minutes. (Photo 8)Serve – Garnish with basil, and enjoy!
Recipe Variations
Tips and Tricks
Make-Ahead Instructions
You can make this dish the day before and heat it up on the stovetop when ready to serve it. Use a non-stick skillet and stir frequently over medium heat to prevent the cream sauce from burning.
Serving and Storage Instructions
Serve to Marry Me Chicken fresh out of the oven while still bubbling hot. You can pour the sauce over the chicken and any sides you serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days. You can reheat the sauce with the chicken on the stovetop or pop it in the microwave until warmed through. And, yes, you can freeze it for 3 months. Thaw it in the fridge overnight before reheating. The texture may not be quite the same, but it will still taste great.
What Goes with Marry Me Chicken
You can serve this one-dish wonder over fettuccine, macaroni, or rice. Brussels sprouts also go great with it. I usually serve it up with green beans and bacon and garlic mashed potatoes. You could also serve this with a glass of white wine or a peach bellini. Either one would be delicious! 😋
More Incredible Chicken Recipes to Try
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Conclusion
You are going to love Marry Me Chicken with its decadent cream sauce. Are you planning on trying it? Leave me a comment below if someone asks you to marry them after you serve it up. 😉
Watch How to Make It
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