Marry me chicken is a dish so irresistibly delicious that it’s rumored to inspire proposals. Creamy and craveable, it’s love at first bite.
Easy Marry Me Chicken Recipe
We’ve all heard the saying, “the way to a person’s heart is through their stomach.” And while it sounds cliche, I’m going to be honest, it absolutely rings true for this delicious marry me chicken.
Marry me chicken is simple to make but tastes incredibly involved. It combines tender chicken (I use rotisserie because it is SO EASY), sun-dried tomatoes, and a blend of irresistible spices in a creamy, dreamy sauce. Serve it over rice or pasta and you have a meal that is going to have people begging for your hand in marriage (or at least asking you to make this again *sooooonnn.*)
What Ingredients are in Marry Me Chicken?
- Butter
- Minced garlic, dried – You can substitute 4 fresh cloves, if desired.
- Sun-dried tomatoes
- Chicken broth
- Heavy cream – Feel free to use evaporated milk, if needed.
- Chili flakes
- Thyme
- Oregano – You can add in additional spices if you’d like, but this blend is SO yummy!
- Shredded rotisserie chicken – You can also use any other cooked rotisserie chicken you’d like.
- Parmesan cheese, shredded
- Minced basil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Rice or Pasta – Serve over rice or pasta as desired!
How to Make Marry Me Chicken Pasta
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter completely.
- Add the minced garlic and sun dried tomatoes. Simmer for about 1 minute, or until fragrant.
- Add the chicken broth, heavy cream, chili flakes, thyme, and oregano to the pan.
- Bring to a soft simmer.
- Once simmering, add the shredded rotisserie chicken to the pan and stir.
- Slowly sprinkle and stir the shredded parmesan cheese into the pan, stirring until melted and thickened.
- Finally, stir in the fresh minced basil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve over pasta or rice and enjoy!
Is marry me chicken spicy?
I am probably the biggest wimp you will ever meet when it comes to spice! This recipe is pretty moderate, but you can definitely amp up the spice level with additional chili flakes as desired!
How should I store leftover marry me chicken?
Store any leftover marry me chicken in an airtight storage container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Make sure to store separately from your pasta or rice so it doesn’t get absorbed and make your leftovers dry.
Other Rotisserie Chicken Recipes
Marry Me Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp minced garlic *you can substitue 4 fresh cloves, if desired
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cup heavy cream *you can substitue evaporated milk, if desired.
- 1/4 tsp chili flakes
- 1/8 tsp thyme
- 1/2 oregano
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1 cup parmesan cheese shredded
- 1 tbsp minced basil
- salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter completely.
- Add the minced garlic and sun dried tomatoes. Simmer for about 1 minute, or until fragrant.
- Add the chicken broth, heavy cream, chili flakes, thyme, and oregano to the pan.
- Bring to a soft simmer.
- Add the shredded rotisserie chicken to the pan.
- Slowly sprinkle and stir the shredded parmesan cheese into the pan, stirring until melted and thickened.
- Stir in the fresh minced basil. season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve over pasta or rice.
Zipporah says
Ooooooo I can’t wait to try this!😆😮💨🤤