Be careful who you make this recipe for.

It could lead to wedding bells.

Learn how to make Marry Me Chicken, and discover delicious ways to serve it for a full meal.

Southern Living Marry Me Chicken garnished with fresh basil and ready to serve

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Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox

What Is Marry Me Chicken?

This dish is incredibly flavorful.

Why Is It Called Marry Me Chicken?

ingredients for Marry Me Chicken

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For folks who already have a significant other, the second explanation is perhaps the one to use.

Want a more filling version of this easy skillet dinner?

Try ourMarry Me Chicken Casserole.

Southern Living Marry Me Chicken butter melting in the skillet

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Ingredients

4(3-oz.

)chicken breast cutlets(about 1/2-in.

butter to the skillet.

Southern Living Marry Me Chicken cutlets seasoned with salt and pepper

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As the butter melts, season the chicken cutlets with salt and black pepper.

Transfer the chicken to a plate.

Cover with aluminum foil to keep warm.

Southern Living Marry Me Chicken cutlets browning in the skillet

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Do not wipe skillet clean.

Add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet and cook 1 minute, or until the garlic becomes fragrant.

Add tomato paste to the skillet and stir to coat the vegetables.

Southern Living Marry Me Chicken transferred to a plate to keep warm

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Cook 1 minute, or until fragrant.

Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the heavy cream to the skillet.

Stir to combine and simmer until the sauce begins to thicken, about 2 minutes.

Southern Living Marry Me Chicken covered with foil to keep warm

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Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the grated Parmigiano Reggiano.

Garnish with grated Parmigiano Reggiano and fresh basil leaves.

Southern Living Marry Me Chicken cooking the shallot, thyme and garlic in the skillet

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Southern Living Marry Me Chicken adding the sundried tomatoes to the skillet

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Southern Living Marry Me Chicken adding the tomato paste

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Southern Living Marry Me Chicken after adding the chicken broth and wine to the skillet

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Southern Living Marry Me Chicken adding the cream to the skillet

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Southern Living Marry Me Chicken adding the cream to the sauce

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Southern Living Marry Me Chicken adding the chicken back to the sauce

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Southern Living Marry Me Chicken after the sauce has thickened with the chicken

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Southern Living Marry Me Chicken stirring in the cheese

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Southern Living Marry Me Chicken adding the butter and balsamic vinegar to the sauce

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