Marry Me Chicken

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Prep Time
20m
Cook Time
20m
Total Time
40m
This Marry Me Chicken recipe features tender air fryer chicken smothered in a rich and creamy sauce made with butter, garlic, tomato paste, heavy cream, chicken broth, thyme, and diced tomatoes. This dish is sure to be a hit with its savory and indulgent flavors.
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Servings: 4
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Notes

Note 1 on Garlic: I prefer thinly sliced garlic to minced garlic for this recipe because it’s less textured and the flat little slips of garlic just get extra tender and sort of melt into the whole recipe. But minced garlic also works. Garlic clove size can vary greatly, so I typically try for somewhere between 1-2 tablespoons of thinly sliced garlic.

Note 2 on Tomato Paste: I use the DeLallo tomato paste in a tube which is “double concentrated”, but that is not necessary. Regular tomato paste would also work.

Note 3 on Petite Diced Tomatoes: I highly recommend petite diced tomatoes vs. regular canned diced tomatoes. The size of the petite dice is much more pleasant in the sauce. I also love this with the DeLallo bruschetta tomatoes which are marinated in olive oil, garlic, and basil. I drain off the oil and just add the tomatoes to the sauce. It’s VERY good, but petite diced canned tomatoes are easier to find which is why I listed them here.

Note 4 on Salt: I use 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt for the sauce, but how much salt you use should be dependent on how salty your broth is as every broth is different and some have reduced sodium. If you’re not sure, start by adding 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, taste and see what you think, and go up from there.

Note 5 on Chicken: If you don’t have an air fryer or prefer to make it on the stovetop, you’ll just pan-fry a pound of thinly sliced chicken breasts or chicken tenderloins in the same skillet before you start the sauce. Season your chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, maybe a bit of paprika for color. Many Marry Me Chicken recipes recommend coating the chicken in a tablespoon of flour as well to give it a lightly breaded feel. Pan fry it in a bit of butter or olive oil. Once the chicken is golden and cooked through, remove it, set aside, and then add the chicken back into the finished sauce.

Nutrition Facts

  • Calories
    358kcal
    17%
  • Fat
    30g
    1%
  • Saturated Fat
    18g
    0%
  • Carbohydrates
    17g
    0%
  • Fiber
    1g
    0%
  • Sugar
    6g
    0%
  • Protein
    6g
    0%
  • Cholesterol
    115mg
    5%
  • Sodium
    295mg
    14%
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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