You might be wondering, “What is Marry Me Chicken?”It’s a dish of tender sautéed boneless chicken breast in a rich, creamy sun-dried tomato sauce—and yes, it’s just as good as it sounds.

Marry Me Chicken recipes exploded in popularity after going viral on TikTok, and the name comes from the idea that it’s so delicious, it could inspire a marriage proposal. Because as we all know, the way to someone’s heart is through their stomach.

Note: This recipe was originally published on February 15, 2023, and has been updated and reposted for 2026.

The Most Delicious Marry Me Chicken Recipe

Of course, my Marry Me Chicken recipe is the best…obviously. But really—who can resist a rich, creamy chicken dish like this?

The added bonus? This recipe is low carb, gluten-free, keto-friendly, and most importantly, family-friendly. It also comes together quickly, with just about 5 minutes of prep, making it perfect for busy weeknights.

The sauce is rich, garlicky, and incredibly flavorful, with tangy sun-dried tomatoes that take it to the next level. It makes plenty of extra sauce (which is a very good thing), perfect for spooning over the chicken and serving with pasta or cauliflower rice.

Add a simple vegetable and a good crusty bread, and you have a dinner that feels a little bit special—but is secretly so easy.

Marry Me Chicken Recipe

Yields: 3 servings

Prep: 5 minutes | Cook Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons avocado oil
• 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• ½ teaspoon basil
• ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• ¾ cup chicken broth
• ½ cup heavy cream
• ½ cup sundried tomatoes, chopped
• ¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Add oil to a large cast iron skillet over medium heat.
3. Add salt, pepper, basil, thyme, crushed red pepper to a small bowl. Stir to combine.
4. Season both sides of the chicken breast with the seasoning mixture.
5. Cook the seasoned chicken breasts in the preheated cast iron skillet for 3-4 minutes each side.
6. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.
7. Add minced garlic to the hot skillet and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant.
8. Pour in chicken stock to deglaze the pan, and use a wood spoon to scrape off any brown bits stuck to the bottom of the skillet.
9. Pour in the heavy cream. Stir to incorporate.
10. Stir in parmesan cheese.
11. Add chopped sundried tomatoes and stir to combine. Allow sauce to come to a low simmer.
12. Add chicken breasts back into the skillet and spoon a little sauce over the chicken.
13. Place skillet in preheated oven for 15-18 minutes or until chicken is cooked to 165 degrees F. Enjoy warm served over a bed of pasta, or with a side of rice or mashed potatoes.

Notes:

• The theory behind the name “Marry Me Chicken” is that if you serve this dish to someone you want to propose, that after they enjoy this meal – it’ll happen!
• This recipe makes a good amount of sauce that can be spooned over chicken and pasta or rice.
• This Marry Me Chicken recipe is low carb, gluten free and keto-friendly.

You may also like to try more of my chicken recipes like Quick and Easy Low Carb Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Popper Stuffed Chicken and Easy and Flavorful Paleo Creamy Chicken Casserole with Bacon (GF and Whole 30).

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