Marry Me Chicken

Marry Me Chicken

Juicy chicken in a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce with garlic, basil, and white wine—this Marry Me Chicken is rich, dreamy, and impossible to resist.

Prep Time: 15 minutes mins
Cook Time: 30 minutes mins
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients 

  • ▢ 2.2 pounds chicken breast boneless, skinless
  • ▢ 4 tbsp olive oil divided
  • ▢ 1 tsp salt or to taste
  • ▢ 1/2 tsp black pepper or to taste
  • ▢ 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper optional, for a little kick!
  • ▢ 1 large red onion thinly sliced
  • ▢ 5 cloves garlic minced
  • ▢ 1/2 cup dry white wine like Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc
  • ▢ 3/4 cup water
  • ▢ 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • ▢ 1¼ cups heavy cream
  • ▢ 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and roughly chopped
  • ▢ 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves roughly chopped

Instructions 

  • Pat dry the chicken and cut into thin cutlets or bite-sized cubes.
  • Place in a bowl with olive oil, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Toss to coat.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add chicken in a single layer and sear until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  • Lower heat to medium. Add sliced onion and sauté until soft and translucent.
  • Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
  • Deglaze the pan with white wine, scraping up the browned bits. Simmer until reduced by half.
  • Stir in tomato paste and water. Simmer over low heat until slightly thickened.
  • Add cream, sun-dried tomatoes, and basil. Stir to combine.
  • Return chicken to the pan and simmer until sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning.
  • Serve hot with your favorite sides.

Notes

Pin These Before You Start

  • Slice Smart: Thinner chicken cooks faster and more evenly—ideal for soaking up all that sauce.
  • No Wine? No Problem: Use chicken broth with a splash of lemon juice or white vinegar for a similar tang.
  • Go Low And Slow: Once the cream’s in, keep the heat gentle to avoid splitting the sauce.
  • Make It Yours: Add spinach, mushrooms, or even a sprinkle of chili flakes for extra depth.
  • Leftovers Love Pasta: Store in the fridge up to 3 days—toss with pasta for an effortless second-day win.

Nutrition

Calories: 815kcal |
Carbohydrates: 19g |
Protein: 59g |
Fat: 54g |
Saturated Fat: 22g |
Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g |
Monounsaturated Fat: 23g |
Trans Fat: 0.03g |
Cholesterol: 248mg |
Sodium: 1059mg |
Potassium: 1765mg |
Fiber: 3g |
Sugar: 11g |
Vitamin A: 1843IU |
Vitamin C: 17mg |
Calcium: 111mg |
Iron: 3mg |

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.