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as of Sep 15, 2026

Marry Me Chicken

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Marry Me Chicken #14 · dinner · american Host: Delish — Marry Me Chicken → TikTok → web writeups Viral recipe (as published / commonly shared) Ingredients 3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth 1/2 cup finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan Torn fresh basil, for serving Steps Preheat oven to 375°F. Season chicken; sear in 1 Tbsp oil until golden, about 5 minutes per side; transfer to a plate. In the same skillet, heat remaining oil; stir in garlic, thyme, and red pepper flakes until fragrant. Add broth, sun-dried tomatoes, cream, and Parmesan; season and bring to a simmer; return chicken and juices to the skillet. Bake until chicken reaches 165°F, 10–12 minutes. Spoon sauce over chicken; top with basil. Source: Delish — Marry Me Chicken tags: chicken,cream,sun-dried-tomato,parmesan · popularity: spike · meat: yes	Chicken in cream sauce Book: How to Cook Everything — Mark Bittman (1998) crumb: skillet chicken in cream sauce Flexible American weeknight chicken with pantry cream sauces. Differences: Weeknight chicken in cream sauce is the genre ancestor. Viral locks sun-dried tomato + Parmesan branding and a specific sweet-savory cream profile—same skillet format, distinct taste.

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ANCESTOR

Marry Me Chicken
#14 · dinner · american
Host: Delish — Marry Me Chicken → TikTok → web writeups

Viral recipe (as published / commonly shared)

Ingredients

3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves
1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan
Torn fresh basil, for serving

Steps

Preheat oven to 375°F. Season chicken; sear in 1 Tbsp oil until golden, about 5 minutes per side; transfer to a plate.
In the same skillet, heat remaining oil; stir in garlic, thyme, and red pepper flakes until fragrant.
Add broth, sun-dried tomatoes, cream, and Parmesan; season and bring to a simmer; return chicken and juices to the skillet.
Bake until chicken reaches 165°F, 10–12 minutes. Spoon sauce over chicken; top with basil.

Source: Delish — Marry Me Chicken

tags: chicken,cream,sun-dried-tomato,parmesan · popularity: spike · meat: yes

Chicken in cream sauce
Book: How to Cook Everything — Mark Bittman (1998)

crumb: skillet chicken in cream sauce

Flexible American weeknight chicken with pantry cream sauces.

Differences: Weeknight chicken in cream sauce is the genre ancestor. Viral locks sun-dried tomato + Parmesan branding and a specific sweet-savory cream profile—same skillet format, distinct taste.

Match: Reasonably similar, but will taste different

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Viral recipe

Marry Me Chicken

Viral recipe (as published / commonly shared)

Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan
- Torn fresh basil, for serving

Steps
1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Season chicken; sear in 1 Tbsp oil until golden, about 5 minutes per side; transfer to a plate.
2. In the same skillet, heat remaining oil; stir in garlic, thyme, and red pepper flakes until fragrant.
3. Add broth, sun-dried tomatoes, cream, and Parmesan; season and bring to a simmer; return chicken and juices to the skillet.
4. Bake until chicken reaches 165°F, 10–12 minutes. Spoon sauce over chicken; top with basil.

Citations
- Delish — Marry Me Chicken: https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a46330/skillet-sicilian-chicken-recipe/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=Marry+Me+Chicken
- web writeups: https://www.google.com/search?q=Marry+Me+Chicken+recipe

Compiled for personal use; see citations.

Viral recipe (as published / commonly shared) with citations — not a cookbook reprint. Download marry-me-chicken.txt

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Dish: Marry Me Chicken
Match: Reasonably similar, but will taste different
Ancestor: Chicken in cream sauce
Source: How to Cook Everything — Mark Bittman (1998)
Differences: Weeknight chicken in cream sauce is the genre ancestor. Viral locks sun-dried tomato + Parmesan branding and a specific sweet-savory cream profile—same skillet format, distinct taste.
Book recipe: Not offered for print/share (not public domain). Buy or borrow the book.
Viral sources: Delish — Marry Me Chicken (https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a46330/skillet-sicilian-chicken-recipe/)
TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/search?q=Marry+Me+Chicken)
web writeups (https://www.google.com/search?q=Marry+Me+Chicken+recipe)
Date: Sep 15, 2026

Source — what this book IS
How to Cook Everything — Mark Bittman (1998).
Mark Bittman's encyclopedic weeknight cookbook of foundational American home techniques and adaptable recipes across meats, vegetables, grains, and baking.

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