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Some recipes earn their dramatic names. This one actually did.

Marry Me Chicken first appeared in 2016 in a recipe developed by a former Delish executive editor. The story goes that after tasting the creamy skillet chicken, a video producer joked, "I'd marry you for that chicken." The name stuck and the recipe went viral.

And honestly, it makes sense. The recipe hits all the right notes at once: crispy chicken cutlets, cream, parmesan, garlic, herbs, and sweet sun-dried tomatoes cooked down into a silky sauce. It tastes far more involved than it actually is.

It also happens to work especially well in cast iron.

The No.10 skillet gives the chicken enough room to properly brown without steaming, while the fond left behind becomes the base for the sauce. Once the cream hits the pan, all those caramelized bits melt back in and do most of the heavy lifting flavor-wise.

Serve it over pasta, rice, or straight out of the skillet with good bread nearby.




Field Notes

  1. Thin cutlets are key. They cook quickly and give you more browned surface area.

  2. If the sauce thickens too much, loosen it with a splash of chicken stock.

  3. Oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes work best. Drain them well once chopped.

  4. Freshly grated parmesan melts more smoothly than pre-shredded.

  5. This is one of those rare leftovers that might taste even better the next day.

Recipe: Marry Me Chicken

Yield: 4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 3 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced lengthwise into thin cutlets
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2–4 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2–3 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp chili flakes
  • ½ tsp thyme, oregano, or a mix of both
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (roughly 1 jar)
  • Fresh basil, for serving

Tools

Field No.10 Skillet

Serve With

Pasta · Rice · Mashed potatoes · Crusty bread · A simple green salad to balance the richness

Instructions

1.

Prep the chicken. Season the cutlets with salt and pepper. Place the flour in a shallow bowl, then lightly dredge each cutlet, shaking off any excess. You want a thin coating, not a heavy breading.

2.

Brown the chicken. Place a No.10 Field Skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and butter. Once the butter melts and foams, add the chicken—work in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding. Cook 4 minutes per side, until deeply golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and loosely tent with foil. This is where cast iron really shines—the steady heat builds a deep crust without scorching the flour coating.

3.

Build the sauce. Lower the heat slightly and add the garlic. Cook about 1 minute, just until fragrant. Pour in the chicken stock and scrape up the browned bits stuck to the bottom with a wooden spoon. That fond is where most of the flavor lives.

4.

Finish the sauce. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the heavy cream, parmesan, chili flakes, thyme/oregano, and sun-dried tomatoes. Stir until the parmesan melts and the sauce thickens slightly. Taste and season as needed.

5.

Bring it together. Return the chicken and any accumulated juices to the skillet. Simmer for another few minutes until the sauce coats the chicken. Finish with fresh basil.

 

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