Say 'YES' to the Best Marry Me Chicken Recipe (with Pasta!)

Name: Say 'YES' to the Best Marry Me Chicken Recipe (with Pasta!)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: water ((according to package instructions)); salt ((according to your preference, make sure you salt your pasta water well)); 8 oz or 230 gms penne pasta ((can substitute with any pasta of your choice)); 1 lb or 454 gms chicken breast; 1 tsp salt (or according to preference); ¼ tsp black pepper; ½ tsp garlic powder ((can substitute with fresh garlic too)); ½ + ½ tsp dried thyme + dried oregano ((can substitute with 1 tsp Italian seasoning)); 4 tbsp all purpose flour; 2 tbsp or 12 gms Parmesan cheese (, grated); 2 tsp olive oil ((can substitute with any cooking oil you prefer)); 1 tbsp butter; 3 to 4 cloves of garlic (, smashed and minced); 1 tsp olive oil; 1 small or 125 gms onion (finely diced (I’ve used red onion, you can use any type of onion you prefer)); 4 to 5 cloves of garlic (smashed and minced); 1 cup or 240 ml chicken broth ((can substitute with chicken stock, vegetable broth or any kind of broth/stock you prefer)); 1 cup or 240 ml heavy cream; ⅓ cup or 20 gms sun-dried tomatoes (drained and cut into 1 or ½ inch pieces); 1½ tsp tomato paste ((can substitute tomato puree, just use a little extra)); 1 tsp sugar ((can substitute with brown sugar or honey)); ½ tsp red pepper flakes; ¼ cup or 25 gms Parmesan cheese (, grated); salt (just a pinch, if needed ); fresh basil; some more grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:35min

This Marry Me Chicken Recipe with Pasta tastes like a dream! Delicious Parmesan-crusted chicken cutlets gently tossed in a creamy tomato sauce made with sun-dried tomatoes bursting with sweet flavor with every bite, smashed garlic, rich heavy cream and so much more… Mixed with some pasta giving you a dish that is as filling as it is fulfilling! This popular dish WILL become a family favorite, I’m sure of it. Oh and the first bite will make you understand why it’s called Marry Me Chicken!

Updated at: Mon, 23 Jun 2025 00:30:17 GMT