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Marry Me Chicken

Sep 25, 2023 · 1 Comment

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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.

A close up of a plate of marry me chicken served over pasta and topped with basil.

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.*)

A plate with marry me chicken served over pasta with a fork taking a bite out of it.

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!
A pan of marry me chicken with a basil leaf in it.

How to Make Marry Me Chicken Pasta

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter completely.
  2. Add the minced garlic and sun dried tomatoes. Simmer for about 1 minute, or until fragrant.
  3. Add the chicken broth, heavy cream, chili flakes, thyme, and oregano to the pan.
  4. Bring to a soft simmer.
  5. Once simmering, add the shredded rotisserie chicken to the pan and stir. 
  6. Slowly sprinkle and stir the shredded parmesan cheese into the pan, stirring until melted and thickened.
  7. Finally, stir in the fresh minced basil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Serve over pasta or rice and enjoy!
Aerial view of a serving dish of marry me chicken and a plated serving. Next to it is silverware and a green towel.

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.

A close up of a plate of marry me chicken served over pasta and topped with basil. Across the top it says "rotisserie marry me chicken."

Other Rotisserie Chicken Recipes

  • Chicken Spaghetti
  • Chicken Divan
  • Best Chicken Salad Recipe
A close up of a plate of marry me chicken served over pasta and topped with basil.

Marry Me Chicken

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.
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Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: marry me chicken
Prep Time: 18 minutes minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 304kcal
Author: Karli Bitner

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.
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Nutrition

Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 115mg | Sodium: 342mg | Potassium: 368mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1010IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 1mg

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  1. Zipporah says

    September 26, 2023 at 12:12 pm

    Ooooooo I can’t wait to try this!😆😮‍💨🤤

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