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This Tuscan chicken recipe combines juicy chicken breasts with sundried tomato cream sauce. It’s an easier adaptation of the famous “Marry Me Chicken”!

I know, I know. You’re reading this and thinking, “Michelle, what the heck is ‘Marry Me Chicken?” Well, in short, this Marry Me chicken breast recipe is a Tuscan style dish served with sun-dried tomatoes and a creamy sauce!

But of course, there’s more to the story. Read on to learn about the history behind this “famous” recipe and how it got it’s memorable name.

Made your Marry Me Chicken for dinner tonight. We loved it, added spinach and mushrooms and it was sooo good!” – Lainey

A photo of Marry Me Chicken in a Cast Iron Skillet

This legend behind this Marry Me Chicken recipe is that it is SO GOOD, it can win a man’s heart. Some believe that this chicken dish is so delicious, it can induce marriage proposal!

“So, so good! This one is a keeper!”- Cindy

We all know this is a bit ridiculous. But, it’s the absolute truth that this easy recipe IS crazy delicious and wonderful for a special occasion!

A photo of sundried tomato cream sauce in the skillet

As an added bonus, this easy dinner recipe is so simple to make, that you can make it on busy weeknights! And, did I mention that it’s gluten free and low carb?

Since I’m always in the process of testing and re-testing new recipes, it can be hard for me to work old recipes into our dinner rotation. But this Marry Me Chicken Breast has been made hundreds of times in our house, and I’ll even make it for special occasions!

A photo of chicken breasts in a skillet with tuscan cream sauce

Marry Me Chicken Breast Additions and Substitutions

The simple ingredients of this recipe allow for several modifications, like:

  • Add a handful of chopped fresh spinach before serving for chicken Florentine vibes.
  • Instead of chicken breast, use boneless skinless chicken thighs.
  • Substitute fresh tomatoes for sundried tomatoes. I like to use cherry tomatoes! You can also use canned diced tomatoes instead.
  • Substitute roasted red peppers for sundried tomatoes. Equally delicious, just a different flavor!
  • Sauté a handful of sliced mushrooms along with the garlic when making the sauce.
  • Substitute vegetable stock for the chicken stock.
  • If there is leftover oil in the jar of sun-dried tomatoes, you can strain it and use it to sear the chicken breast. Extra flavor and less waste! Butter can also be used for this step.
  • Top with fresh thyme or fresh basil leaves for a beautiful garnish.

You can also always make your own dried tomatoes and use them in this recipe!

If you have leftover chicken to use, I recommend trying out this delicious Slow Cooker Creamy Lemon Chicken, or this Chicken Murphy recipe. Or, if you enjoy the flavors of this stovetop recipe but prefer to make it in the crockpot, you could try this Crock Pot Marry Me Chicken recipe!

A photo of pan seared chicken breasts with tuscan cream sauce

I would like to acknowledge that it can be quite messy to cut up the sun-dried tomatoes since they are coated in oil. I typically spoon them out into a 2-cup pyrex measuring cup, then use a kitchen shears to roughly chop them. And then, just dump them directly into the skillet. No hands needed!

a seasoned chicken breast on a plate
Seared chicken breasts in a skillet
chicken broth being poured into a skillet
cream sauce with sun dried tomatoes
Chicken Breast in a skillet with tomato cream sauce
a photo of sauce being poured over the top of a marry me chicken breast

Serving Suggestions

I like to serve this Marry Me Chicken recipe over rigatoni pasta, cavatappi pasta or angel hair pasta, tortellini, white rice, mashed potatoes, or cauliflower rice.

This recipe makes PLENTY of sauce to cover your side dish. NO need to make extra sauce!

Marry Me Chicken is also wonderful when paired with green beans or roasted asparagus. For dessert, I recommend this decadent Mile High Chocolate Pound Cake or my Blackberry Dump Cake!

Storing Leftovers

Store leftover chicken and sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Reheat gently at half power in the microwave.

I hope that you love this chicken breast recipe! I just know it will become a repeat menu item in your house, just like it has in ours. If you make it, I’d love to hear your feedback in the comments below!

A photo of Marry Me Chicken Breast in a skillet

Easy Marry Me Chicken Breast

Yield: 3
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Author: Michelle Goth
This Tuscan chicken recipe combines juicy chicken breasts with sundried tomato cream sauce.
It's an easier adaptation of the famous "Marry Me Chicken"!
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Ingredients
 

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, or avocado oil
  • 3 chicken breast cutlets, boneless, skinless

For the Chicken Seasoning:

  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

For the Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce:

  • 3 fresh garlic cloves, minced
  • ¾ cup chicken broth , or dry white wine
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup sundried tomatoes, chopped
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated

For Garnish:

  • fresh herbs, I like basil, rosemary, oregano or parsley

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Sear the chicken:
    Add oil to a non-stick, large skillet or cast iron skillet and heat on medium-high heat.
  • To a small bowl, add chicken seasoning ingredients; salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and crushed chili flakes. Stir to combine.
  • Pat the boneless skinless chicken breasts dry with paper towels, and season both sides of the chicken breast with the seasoning mixture.
  • Add the seasoned chicken breasts to the hot oil and sear for 3-4 minutes each side, until a golden brown crust begins to form. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside to rest.
  • Make the sauce: Reduce the heat to medium. Do not clean the skillet.
  • Add minced garlic to the hot skillet and sauté for 30 seconds. Do not allow to burn.
  • Pour in chicken stock (or wine) to deglaze the pan. Use a wooden spoon to scrape the bottom of the pan and release the browned bits or chicken stuck to the bottom of the skillet. Allow to simmer for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add the heavy cream and stir to incorporate. Then, add parmesan cheese and chopped sundried tomatoes. Stir to combine.
  • Bake the chicken: If using an oven-safe skillet, return chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top. If you do not have an oven safe skillet, place chicken breasts in a greased casserole dish, and pour the sauce over top.
  • Place skillet or casserole dish in preheated oven. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Serve warm.

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Notes

This recipe is low carb, gluten free and keto-friendly.
Serving: 1, Calories: 433kcal, Carbohydrates: 13g, Protein: 31g, Fat: 29g, Saturated Fat: 13g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 12g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 124mg, Sodium: 1288mg, Potassium: 1118mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 8g, Vitamin A: 856IU, Vitamin C: 9mg, Calcium: 165mg, Iron: 3mg
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