Creamy, tangy, savory and delicious, this easy Marry Me Chicken recipe is super simple to make and quite scrumptious.
If you like chicken recipes, try my Keto Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole recipe too.
EASY MARRY ME CHICKEN RECIPE
This Marry Me Chicken recipe, also sometimes called Man Pleasing Chicken (which is comical in my opinion), has been around for quite a while.
It's said that if you cook this for your partner, they will propose to you on the spot.
It really is that good.
Garlic, sundried tomatoes, red pepper flakes, parmesan cheese, and heavy cream all come together to create this decadent keto chicken dish that nobody can get enough of.
Marry Me Chicken is made in one pan - a large cast iron skillet is recommended - and ready in under 40 minutes.
If you love easy chicken recipes try this Oven Baked Chicken Thighs recipe next.
INGREDIENTS IN EASY MARRY ME CHICKEN
Olive Oil - Sear your chicken in olive oil before making the delicious sauce.
Chicken Breasts - Boneless chicken breasts work really well for this recipe as they cook evenly and are already perfectly portioned.
Salt - Proper seasoning is key to making marry me chicken.
Pepper - Another needed seasoning for your chicken breasts.
Garlic - Minced garlic, and a good amount of it, is part of what makes this chicken so amazingly flavorful.
Thyme - Dried thyme adds an herbal warmth to the sauce.
Oregano - Dried Oregano works with the thyme to amp up the savory flavors of the dish.
Red Pepper Flakes - We use ½ of a teaspoon to add just a little bit of heat. Add more or less to your liking.
Chicken Broth - We suggest using a low sodium broth so you can control the amount of salt in the dish.
Heavy Cream - This is what gives the sauce for the chicken its smooth creamy texture.
Sundried Tomatoes - This is probably the star ingredient in this dish. Sundried tomatoes have a sour tang to them that elevates the flavors perfectly.
Parmesan Cheese - Parmesan adds umami flavor and helps to thicken the sauce.
If you have any questions, please leave a comment below and I will get back to you.
HOW TO MAKE EASY MARRY ME CHICKEN
- Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper.
- In a preheated skillet, sear the chicken in olive oil as directed in recipe. Set chicken aside.
- Add the minced garlic to the hot skillet and cook until fragrant. Add the thyme, oregano, red pepper flakes, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Cook as directed, stirring often.
- Stir in the sundried tomatoes and parmesan cheese.
- Return the cooked chicken to skillet and spoon the sauce over the chicken.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
These numbered steps match the numbered photos above and are for illustration purposes. For the complete list of ingredients and instructions, please see the recipe below.
For a dessert option, you might like these cherry pineapple popsicles.
IS MARRY ME CHICKEN KETO?
This Keto Marry Me Chicken is definitely great for a Keto diet. Each serving has about 5 grams of net carbs.
For a full and filling keto meal, serve this chicken with your favorite vegetables or cauliflower rice to soak up all of the delicious sauce.
For another keto sauce mopping option, I recommend trying our Keto Rolls with this chicken.
WHAT KIND OF CHICKEN SHOULD I USE FOR MARRY ME CHICKEN
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are used to make this version of Keto Marry Me Chicken, and this recipe is designed for that.
If you want to, you can use other boneless cuts of chicken such as boneless thighs or chicken tenderloins. The cook time for those should be about the same, but always check for doneness of 165F with chicken.
Using any bone in cuts of chicken will make the cook time longer, but I'd love to hear if you've tried it.
If you like simple chicken recipes you'll also want to try this Caprese Stuffed Balsamic Chicken. For a savory beef recipe, you'll want to make this Instant Pot Pot Roast.
MORE KETO CHICKEN RECIPES
Chicken and Brussel Sprouts - A super simple sheet pan dinner that is quick to make and requires minimal ingredients.
Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole - You'll love Keto Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole. It's the ultimate cheesy, rich, comfort food that your whole family will enjoy. If it’s too cheesy for you, might we suggest making a keto chicken bacon ranch burrito with our low carb tortillas?
Keto Chicken Fried Steak - Coated in a crispy Parmesan and pork rind crust and smothered in sausage gravy, you won't believe how filling and delectable this chicken fried steak is. We like to enjoy this chicken fried steak with a big helping of keto broccoli salad.
Keto Chicken Fajitas - Keto Fajitas are a simple and easy way to create a flavorful, high protein, low carb dinner. This chicken is marinated in a delicious blend of spices, lime and seasonings. Prefer taco seasoning flavors? No problem, use a low carb taco seasoning recipe.
Keto Chicken Enchiladas - Keto Enchiladas with chicken, melty cheese, and a mildly spicy, savory sauce will quickly become a family favorite meal. We like to make ours in these Keto Tortillas. Finish your chicken enchiladas with your favorite toppings – we like this keto queso and keto salsa.
Low Carb Chicken Taco Soup – Super simple to make and uses minimal ingredients! Top this delightful keto chicken taco soup with your favorite toppings. We like to top it with sour cream, cheese, and sliced jalapenos for a comforting meal. Add some keto cheese chips or keto tortilla chips on the side.
Keto Buffalo Chicken Dip – This keto buffalo dip is insanely delicious. It’s loaded with lots of healthy fats and protein and it’s great as a meal or an appetizer. This recipe only uses a handful of ingredients and it’s easy to make.
Keto Chicken Wings – Keto recipes don’t get any easier than this keto chicken wings recipe. These little tasty chicken wings are super flavorful and filling. Just a note, they can get messy. Dip them in different sauces or some keto BBQ sauce, and enjoy!
Creamy Stuffed Chicken Florentine - This recipe is super creamy and dreamy and it's full of healthy fats and protein. We'd serve it over cauli-rice or hearts of palm pasta.
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Easy Marry Me Chicken
Creamy, tangy, savory and delicious, this easy Marry Me Chicken recipe might just make anyone you serve it to fall in love.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3-4 chicken breasts (about 1 ½ lbs.)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¾ cup low sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup sundried tomatoes, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh-grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375F degrees.
- In a large cast iron skillet (or oven-safe skillet) heat oil over medium heat.
- Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Sear both sides of the chicken, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a plate; set aside.
- Add the minced garlic to the hot skillet and cook for 1 minute. Add the thyme, oregano, red pepper flakes, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring often.
- Stir in the sundried tomatoes and parmesan cheese.
- Return the cooked chicken to skillet and spoon the sauce over the chicken.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve warm with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Use a cast iron skillet or other oven-safe skillet to make this recipe so that you can finish it in the oven.
- It's helpful to have all of your ingredients measured and ready before you start making the sauce. This helps to keep the kitchen neat and the cooking quick.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 387Total Fat: 21gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 141mgSodium: 760mgCarbohydrates: 6gNet Carbohydrates: 5gFiber: 1gSugar: 4gProtein: 42g
The nutrition information for this recipe is an approximate total per serving. Please double check the nutrition information for your exact ingredients and brands.
Sharon Puett
I love this recipe.
I've made it as written. Ive also made it using boneless chicken thighs, and once with boneless pork. All equally good.
This sauce is absolute GOLD!
It is really rare for me to follow a recipe more than once without tinkering with it; this one that I don't mess with. I make it as written every time..
Tonight I'm going to use jumbo shrimp. I'm going to cook a couple of strips of bacon, set it aside, add some avocado oil to the bacon fat, sear the shrimp and follow the rest of the recipe as written. Serving over keto noodles (Kibun Foods Healthy Noodles from Costco) with the reserved bacon crumbled on top
Chrystal
I am so glad you like it. Thank you for taking time to stop back by and let me know.
Best,
Chrystal
Joanne Kneller Spence
I need to avoid dairy, this sounds delicious - any suggestions for me?
Chrystal
You can use full fat coconut milk instead of the heavy cream and leave the parmesan off.
Best,
Chrystal
Ella
I have everything on hand except the cream. Can milk be used instead or do I have to make a run to the store?
Chrystal
I haven't tried this with milk, but it should still work. The sauce may not be as thick.
Sally
Can I brown chicken and cook in crockpot. Also what sides do you make with thiss
Chrystal
Hi Sally,
You can brown it and cook it in a crockpot, but I wouldn't add the heavy cream until closer to the end. I haven't personally cooked this in a crockpot, so I'm not sure how long to cook it in a crockpot. You also may need to double the broth so it doesn't dry out.
For sides, if you eat rice, you could serve it with rice and steamed veggies, or cornbread, rolls etc. If you eat a low carb diet, I like serving it over cauliflower rice with a keto roll, or broccoli salad.
Best,
Chrystal
Lindsey S.
So delicious!! One of our favorite meals. Chicken is tender and juicy. The sauce is heavenly. I serve with spiraled zucchini and sometimes bow tie pasta. Thank you for this amazing recipe!!
Chrystal
You are very welcome. I am so glad you like it.
Best,
Chrystal
Sharon Buck
I don’t have an iron skillet, so will it work just as well to brown and make sauce in a regular skillet and then cook in a baking dish in the oven??
Chrystal
Hi Sharon,
Yes, that will work.
Best,
Chrystal
Melissa
Awesome, will keep this in rotation. I doubled the Thyme, Oregano, Garlic, Parmesan and Sun dried tomatoes. Served along side Spaghetti Squash and Spinach.
Four Score Living
So glad you liked it! Thanks for stopping back by to let us know.
The Four Score Living Team
Jessica
When transferring the chicken into the over to bake for 18-20 min do you transfer the entire remains of the sauce from the skillet as well?
Four Score Living
Yes, you transfer the skillet with all the chicken and sauce.
The Four Score Living Team
Jamie
If I butterfly the chicken breasts (now six smaller pieces) does the baking time reduce by half?
Four Score Living
No necessarily, depending on how thick they are at the thickest part. You can reduce the time, and check for doneness.
The Four Score Living Team
Amanda Stensrud
Can I use mozzarella cheese instead of Parmesan cheese?
Four Score Living
Hi Amanda,
Mozzarella doesn't work the same way in this recipe, but you can certainly add some to the top before serving if you like.
The Four Score Living Team
Donna
1st time making this. It came out so good. So much flavor. The only different thing I did, was I used 1 cup of broth and 1 cup of cream. We like our gravy a little thicker, so I thickened it with cornstarch and water. I would definitely make this again!
Four Score Living
Hi Donna,
We're so glad you loved it. Thank you for taking the time to stop back by and let us know, and for sharing what you used to thicken the sauce further.
The Four Score Living Team