The Recipe · No.863 · Marry Me Chicken

Marry Me Chicken, and Where to Source It

Build the sauce on the browned bits from searing the chicken. That fond, deglazed and simmered with cream, parmesan, and sun-dried tomatoes, is where the depth comes from — a jarred-cream shortcut skips the whole savory backbone.

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Published July 2026 · Sourcing verified 5 Jul 2026

Prep10 min
Cook25 min
Makes4 servings
CuisineItalian
Greedometer ●●●●● Barely a splurge Level Easy
A light hand — your arteries say thanks.
Cook it with
Instant PotSlow cookerOne-pot
Suits
Gluten-free
Contains  dairy
Straight Answers
Can you make Marry Me Chicken in an air fryer? — Yes, with an insert

Not on its own — an air fryer can’t hold a pool of liquid. You can simmer it in an oven-safe dish or a silicone insert made to fit the basket, but the broth won’t reduce or brown the way it does on the stove, and that insert comes out scorching, so use oven mitts. For real depth, a pot on the stove wins.

Can you freeze Marry Me Chicken? — Yes

Yes — it freezes well. Cool it fully, portion into airtight containers, and it keeps a few months; thaw in the fridge and reheat gently.

Can you make Marry Me Chicken ahead of time? — Yes

Yes — it holds well and often tastes better the next day. Make it ahead and reheat gently before serving.

Is Marry Me Chicken gluten-free? — Yes

Yes — nothing in this recipe as written contains gluten. As always, glance at the labels on any packaged items (broth, sauces, chocolate), since brands vary.

Is Marry Me Chicken vegan? — No

No — it contains meat, so it isn’t vegetarian or vegan.

Part One
The Ingredients — and where to get them
Cook for 4 servings
Chicken breasts
Boneless, pounded even, seared. A pasture-raised chicken has real flavor.
4
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Cream and parmesan
Heavy cream and real aged parmesan for the sauce. A cream-line dairy and cave-aged parm.
to taste
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Sun-dried tomatoes
Oil-packed, sliced, for their sweet-tart punch. A good jarred sun-dried tomato.
1/2 cup
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Garlic and broth
Garlic and a splash of broth to deglaze. A good bone broth.
to taste
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Part Two
The Method
  1. SearSeason and sear the chicken until golden, then set aside.
  2. DeglazeSoften garlic and sun-dried tomatoes, then add broth and scrape up the browned bits.
  3. Make the sauceStir in cream and parmesan and simmer to a silky sauce.
  4. FinishReturn the chicken to warm through, and finish with basil.
Part Three
The Toolkit

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