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Home » Recipes » Main Courses » Chicken Main Courses » Marry Me Chicken Recipe (Low Carb, Keto, Gluten Free)

Marry Me Chicken Recipe (Low Carb, Keto, Gluten Free)

February 12, 2021 by Faith 1 Comment

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This Marry Me Chicken Recipe features juicy pan-seared chicken in a rich savory sauce with garlic, sundried tomatoes, and fresh herbs, and it takes less than 15 minutes to make!

Marry Me Chicken in Cast Iron Skillet

If you’re looking for romantic date night dinner ideas for two, you’ve come to the right recipe.

Marry Me Chicken has minimal ingredients, but packs a punch of flavor. And no matter what your skill level is in the kitchen, you’ll easily be able to tackle this dish!

Despite being easy to make, this recipe is elegant and impressive. It’s the perfect thing to whip up for that special someone, whether it’s for Valentine’s Day, a birthday, or any date night at home. Everyone goes crazy for it!

Chicken cutlets get a quick sear in a hot skillet, and then you build the sauce right in the same pan. Garlic, fresh herbs, sundried tomatoes, chicken stock, and heavy cream come together in a lusciously dreamy sauce that looks like it took way more effort than it actually did.

Make it a meal and serve up Marry Me Chicken with a green vegetable and something to sop up all that delicious sauce!

Front View of Marry Me Chicken in Skillet on Dark Wood Table

The Origin of Marry Me Chicken

The interesting name of this chicken recipe has a fun backstory. When Delish editors tasted this recipe, supposedly they started saying things along the lines of this chicken being marriage material and “I’d marry you for that chicken!” (You can read more about Marry Me Chicken on Yahoo and find the original Marry Me Chicken recipe on Delish.)

I can’t speak to whether or not this chicken has actually been the catalyst for a marriage proposal. But what I am sure of is that it’s pretty delicious!

Marry Me Chicken with Description

The Original Marry Me Chicken Recipe

The original Marry Me Chicken features chicken thighs in a creamy sundried tomato and thyme sauce.

I made a couple changes. The biggest difference is that I use chicken cutlets instead of thighs. This helps keep the recipe extremely quick to cook. My version comes together in less than 15 minutes!

The other change I made is that I use rosemary instead of thyme because I love its woodsy aroma paired with garlic and sundried tomatoes. Both rosemary and thyme are delicious here, so use whichever you prefer. Just be sure to use fresh instead of dried for maximum flavor.

Marry Me Chicken Sauce

The Ingredients in My Twist on the Marry Me Chicken Recipe:

  • Chicken cutlets
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Extra-virgin olive oil
  • Garlic
  • Fresh rosemary
  • Sundried tomatoes
  • Crushed red pepper flakes
  • Low-sodium chicken stock
  • Heavy whipping cream
  • Parmesan cheese

Pro Tip: If you can’t find chicken cutlets at your grocery store and you don’t have time to head to a butcher shop, you can easily make them yourself. Get 1 large boneless, skinless chicken breast (about 1/2 pound), and place it between 2 pieces of parchment paper. Use a meat mallet to pound the chicken breast thin until it’s about doubled in size. Cut the cutlet into 2 pieces, and voila, you have 2 chicken cutlets!

How to Make This Marry Me Chicken Recipe

Measure out all the ingredients.

Marry Me Chicken Ingredients

Pan-sear the chicken cutlets.

Pan Seared Chicken Cutlets

Remove the chicken and make the creamy sauce.

Creamy Chicken Sauce

Add the chicken back to the skillet, douse it with sauce, and serve!

Close Up Top View of Marry Me Chicken Recipe

What to Serve with Marry Me Chicken

This dish has a savory creamy sauce built right in, so it’s wonderful served with something to soak up the sauce. Rice, pasta, or potatoes are all good choices. And you can add garlic bread for sopping up the sauce if you want.

Additionally, to round out the meal I like to serve Marry Me Chicken with a green vegetable. Steamed green beans are my first choice, but broccoli is also great.

Is Marry Me Chicken Keto?

Yes! Without sides, one serving of this Marry Me Chicken Recipe has just 4g net carbs.

Here are a few side dish serving suggestions to keep the full meal low carb and keto friendly:

  • Riced cauliflower
  • Roasted broccoli
  • Steamed green beans
  • Anything from the Keto Bread cookbook, available on Amazon!

Marry Me Chicken Dinner

More Chicken Cutlet Recipes:

  • Maple Glazed Chicken Recipe
  • Restaurant-Style Chicken Parm Recipe
  • Quick Garlic Chicken Cutlets
  • Chicken Caprese Recipe with Lemon and Thyme

Cast Iron Skillet Marry Me Chicken

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Marry Me Chicken in Cast Iron Skillet

Marry Me Chicken Recipe

This Marry Me Chicken Recipe features juicy pan-seared chicken in a rich savory sauce with garlic, sundried tomatoes, and fresh herbs, and it takes less than 15 minutes to make!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 335kcal
Author: Faith Gorsky

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound chicken cutlets 2 cutlets
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic crushed
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or thyme
  • 2 tablespoons sundried tomatoes in olive oil chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken stock
  • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons freshly-grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh rosemary or basil for garnish (optional)
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Instructions

  • Lay the chicken out on a cutting board and season both sides with the salt and black pepper.
  • Heat the oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken and turn the heat down to medium. Cook until the chicken is browned on the outside and fully cooked inside. This takes about 3 to 4 minutes on the first side and about 2 to 3 minutes on the second side. Transfer the chicken to a plate and drape a piece of foil on top.
  • Turn the heat down to low. Add the garlic to the same cast iron skillet and cook 10 seconds, stirring constantly. Add the rosemary, sundried tomatoes, crushed red pepper flakes, chicken stock, and heavy whipping cream. Let it come up to a boil, and then cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from the heat and add the chicken cutlets into the creamy sauce.
  • Top with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh rosemary or basil if desired. Serve.

Helpful Tips

  • Net Carbs: 4g per serving (half of recipe)

Nutrition

Calories: 335kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 539mg | Potassium: 658mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 631IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 1mg
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Filed Under: Chicken Main Courses, Gluten Free, Low Carb Tagged: Chicken Cutlets, Easy Chicken Dinners, Gluten-Free, Keto, Low-Carb, Marry Me Chicken, Marry Me Chicken Recipe, Romantic Meals, Valentine's Day Dinners, Weeknight Chicken Dinners

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  1. Megan R says

    February 16, 2021 at 11:06 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious flavor profile. Rich, creamy, and savory.

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