Turn the viral chicken dinner into a family-friendly casserole.

But we made it saucier and more casserole-like with additional brothy sauce and wild rice.

One scoop is creamy with an umami-rich sauce and packed with tender, juicy chicken.

Southern Living Marry Me Chicken Casserole on plates to serve

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Learn how to make Marry Me Chicken Casserole, and impress anyone who comes to the table hungry.

Storage and Reheating

Leftover casserole can be stored in the fridge up to three days.

Just cover the baking dish in plastic wrap or aluminum foil.

Southern Living Marry Me Chicken Casserole ingredients

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it’s possible for you to also freeze leftovers in an airtight, freezer-safe container up to three months.

Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating and serving.

For a whole baking dish, reheat the casserole in a 350F until warmed through, about 15 minutes.

Marry Me Chicken Casserole

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Add some cheese and fresh basil before serving.

6garlic cloves, chopped (about 2 Tbsp.)

Add 2 cups of the chicken broth and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt to a medium saucepan.

Southern Living Marry Me Chicken Casserole adding the broth and rice to a saucepan

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Bring to a boil over medium-high; stir in rice, and return to a boil.

Remove chicken from pan:

Transfer chicken to a cutting board to rest.

Do not wipe Dutch oven clean.

Southern Living Marry Me Chicken rice after cooking

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Nestle chicken breasts into rice mixture.

Top evenly with remaining 2 tablespoons Parmigiano-Reggiano, and sprinkle with fresh basil.

Southern Living Marry Me Chicken Casserole melting the butter together with the oil

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Southern Living Marry Me Chicken casserole seasoning the chicken

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Southern Living Marry Chicken Casserole browning the chicken

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Southern Living Marry Me Chicken Casserole letting the chicken rest

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Southern Living Marry Me Chicken adding the butter to the drippings in the pan

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Southern Living Marry Me Chicken Casserole adding the sundried tomatoes to the pan

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Southern Living Marry Me Chicken Casserole adding the tomato paste

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Southern Living Marry Me Chicken Casserole adding the wine

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Southern Living Marry Me Chicken Casserole adding the rice and cheese

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Southern Living Marry Me Chicken Casserole stirring together the rice mixture

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Southern Living Marry Me Chicken Casserole adding the rice mixture and chicken to the casserole dish

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Southern Living Marry Me Chicken Casserole adding the basil to the casserole

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