Marry Me Chicken Recipe

Chicken breasts: Boneless and skinless, these are the main protein of the dish.

Olive oil: Used for searing the chicken to a golden brown.

Heavy cream: Creates a rich and creamy sauce.

Chicken broth: Adds depth and flavor to the sauce.

Parmesan cheese: Grated, it enhances the sauce with a savory taste.

Garlic powder: Provides a subtle garlic flavor.

Italian seasoning: A blend of herbs that adds an aromatic touch.

Red pepper flakes: Adds a bit of heat to the dish.

When searing the chicken breasts, make sure the skillet is properly heated before adding the olive oil. This ensures a nice golden brown crust. Avoid overcrowding the skillet; if necessary, sear the chicken in batches to maintain the temperature and achieve an even sear.

• boneless, skinless chicken breasts - Substitute with boneless, skinless turkey breasts: Turkey breasts have a similar texture and flavor profile, making them a good alternative.

• olive oil - Substitute with avocado oil: Avocado oil has a high smoke point and a mild flavor, making it suitable for cooking chicken.

• heavy cream - Substitute with coconut cream: Coconut cream provides a rich and creamy texture, and is a good dairy-free alternative.

• chicken broth - Substitute with vegetable broth: Vegetable broth can provide a similar depth of flavor while keeping the dish vegetarian.

• grated parmesan cheese - Substitute with nutritional yeast: Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor and is a good vegan alternative.

• garlic powder - Substitute with fresh minced garlic: Fresh minced garlic provides a more intense and aromatic garlic flavor.

• italian seasoning - Substitute with herbes de Provence: Herbes de Provence offers a similar blend of herbs and can be used as an alternative seasoning.

• red pepper flakes - Substitute with cayenne pepper: Cayenne pepper provides a similar level of heat and can be used as a substitute.

• Allow the chicken breasts to cool completely before storing. This helps prevent condensation, which can make the chicken soggy.

• Transfer the chicken and sauce to an airtight container. Make sure the container is large enough to hold everything without squishing the chicken breasts.

• Store the container in the refrigerator if you plan to eat the Marry Me Chicken within 3-4 days. This keeps the chicken fresh and the sauce flavorful.

• For longer storage, place the cooled chicken and sauce in a freezer-safe container or heavy-duty freezer bag. Label the container with the date to keep track of its freshness.

• When freezing, try to remove as much air as possible from the container or bag. This helps prevent freezer burn and keeps the chicken tasting its best.

• To reheat, thaw the chicken and sauce in the refrigerator overnight if frozen. This gradual thawing helps maintain the texture and flavor.

• Reheat the Marry Me Chicken in an oven-safe dish at 350°F (175°C) for about 20-25 minutes, or until heated through. You can also reheat it on the stovetop over medium heat, stirring occasionally to ensure even heating.

• If the sauce has thickened too much during storage, add a splash of chicken broth or heavy cream to loosen it up while reheating. This will help restore its creamy consistency.

• Garnish with fresh basil before serving to add a burst of color and freshness, making it look and taste as delightful as when first prepared.

• Oven Method:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Place the chicken breasts in an oven-safe dish.
  3. Add a splash of chicken broth or heavy cream to keep the chicken moist.
  4. Cover the dish with aluminum foil to prevent drying out.
  5. Heat for about 20 minutes or until the chicken is warmed through.

• Stovetop Method:

  1. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add a small amount of olive oil or chicken broth to the skillet.
  3. Place the chicken breasts in the skillet and cover with a lid.
  4. Heat for about 5-7 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is hot.

• Microwave Method:

  1. Place the chicken breasts on a microwave-safe plate.
  2. Add a little chicken broth or heavy cream to keep it moist.
  3. Cover with a microwave-safe lid or another plate to trap steam.
  4. Heat on medium power for 2-3 minutes, checking halfway through. Continue heating in 30-second intervals until hot.

• Sous Vide Method:

  1. Preheat your sous vide machine to 140°F (60°C).
  2. Place the chicken breasts in a vacuum-sealed bag.
  3. Submerge the bag in the water bath and let it heat for about 45 minutes.
  4. Remove from the bag and serve immediately.

• Air Fryer Method:

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Place the chicken breasts in the air fryer basket.
  3. Heat for about 5-7 minutes, checking halfway through to ensure even heating.
  4. Remove and serve immediately.

• Oven: Used to bake the chicken to ensure it is cooked through.

• Large oven-safe skillet: Essential for searing the chicken and then transferring it to the oven.

• Tongs: Handy for turning the chicken breasts while searing.

• Measuring spoons: Necessary for measuring out the olive oil, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.

• Measuring cups: Used to measure the heavy cream, chicken broth, and grated parmesan cheese.

• Wooden spoon: Ideal for stirring the sauce ingredients together in the skillet.

• Cutting board: Provides a surface to season the chicken breasts.

• Knife: Used to trim any excess fat from the chicken breasts if needed.

• Basting brush: Useful for spooning sauce over the chicken pieces before baking.

• Oven mitts: Important for safely handling the hot skillet when transferring it to and from the oven.

• Serving platter: For presenting the finished dish with a garnish of fresh basil.

Pre-measure ingredients: Measure and prepare all ingredients before starting to save time during cooking.

Use pre-grated cheese: Opt for pre-grated parmesan cheese to cut down on prep time.

One-pan method: Utilize an oven-safe skillet to sear and bake the chicken in the same pan, reducing cleanup.

Simmer while searing: Start simmering the sauce ingredients while searing the chicken breasts to streamline the process.

Preheat oven early: Preheat the oven as you start prepping to ensure it's ready when you need it.