Easy Marry Me Chicken

A simplified version of this iconic dish, Easy Marry Me Chicken is quick and simple to make, but just as delicious as the original.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Fusion, Italian

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Total Time 30

Servings people

Calories 518kcal

1 chicken stock cube (I use Kallo Organic)
1 tablespoon tomato puree
250 ml boiling water
4 medium chicken breasts (approx. 150g each)
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil (or oil from the sundried tomatoes)
4 cloves garlic grated or crushed
250 ml double cream
100 g sundried tomatoes in oil drained and chopped (or left whole, if you prefer – See Note 1)
40 g parmesan grated
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon fresh basil chopped (plus extra for garnish)

Crumble the stock cube into a large measuring jug, add the tomato puree, then pour over the boiling water. Stir well, then set aside to use later.
Season the chicken breasts with plenty of black pepper and a small amount of salt. (See Note 2.)
Place the oil in a large non-stick frying pan, then place the pan over a high heat for 1 minute.
Place the chicken breasts in the hot pan and fry on high for 4 minutes each side. Remove to a plate.
Turn the heat right down and return the frying pan to the heat. Wait 30 seconds to ensure the pan has cooled down or you will burn the garlic!
Add the garlic to the pan and fry for 30 seconds, taking care not to burn the garlic.
Add the chicken stock / tomato puree mixture, double cream, sundried tomatoes, parmesan and oregano to the pan, and stir to ensure everything is well combined. Turn the heat up to medium and allow the sauce to just start bubbling.
Return the chicken and juices to the pan and spoon over some of the creamy sauce. Turn the heat down and simmer for 5 minutes.
Turn the chicken over and spoon over some of the creamy sauce again. Simmer for a further 5 minutes.
Stir in the basil and serve. Scatter with more basil for garnish.

The 100g refers to the drained weight. Typically to get 100g sundried tomatoes you’ll need to buy a jar of sundried tomatoes in oil that weighs about 200g. The brand I use, is Polli , and you need to buy a 190g jar to get 100g sundried tomatoes.
I recommend you only season very lightly with salt at this point as the stock cube will add a lot of salt to the dish. If you go to heavy with the salt at this point, you’ll end up with a very salty recipe.
Not suitable for freezing.
Nutrition information is approximate and meant as a guideline only.