Marry Me Chicken? 7 Dishes You’ll Love Even More!

Posted by on October 26, 2023

Videos featuring versions of the “Marry Me Chicken” recipe have racked up tens of millions of views on TikTok and social media. It’s not surprising: the belief in food’s power to inspire romance is at least as old as the saying, “The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach.” Whether that’s scientifically provable or not, a 2021 poll of 2,000 Americans found that of traits looked for in a potential life partner, “a good cook” beat out “someone I can trust” and “someone who makes me laugh.” 

“What is Marry Me Chicken?”, you might ask. Well, it involves sautéing chicken breast in a skillet and then finishing with a rich sauce made with cream, butter, sun dried tomatoes, parmesan cheese and a handful of spices. There are several steps involved in making this recipe including dredging your chicken, deglazing the pan, simmering and seasoning. If this sounds like a lot of work, don’t worry. We have lots of proposal-worthy chicken recipes that are just as delicious and a lot more simple.

7 Ways to Love Chicken Even More

As trendy as Marry Me Chicken is, there are a world of easy, flavorful chicken recipes you may love even more. Here are seven to try:

Try this Artichoke & Spinach Skillet Chicken

1. Artichoke & Spinach Skillet Chicken. Similar to Marry Me Chicken, this easy-to-love, one-pan dish is simmered with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes in a creamy sauce, given sensational, savory flavor with Artichoke & Spinach Warm Dip Mix.

Try this Bacon Ranch Chicken

2. Bacon Ranch Chicken. The whole family will love this cheesy, Classic Ranch-flavored chicken breast dish, made in a single skillet and ready in 40 minutes.

Try this Bacon-Wrapped Spinach & Herb Chicken

3. Bacon-Wrapped Spinach & Herb Chicken. A marriage proposal isn’t out of the question when you serve this very special dish: chicken breasts stuffed with a creamy, Spinach & Herb Seasoning filling and wrapped with seasoned bacon. Love at first bite!

Try this Creamy Garlic Chicken

4. Creamy Garlic Chicken. If you love the creamy sauce that makes Marry Me Chicken so rich, you’ll adore this dish, which substitutes sour cream or Greek yogurt for the heavy cream and can be made ahead and frozen.

Try this Hasselback Chicken Cordon Bleu

5. Hasselback Chicken Cordon Bleu. A sheet pan and your oven are the secret to this version of the familiar classic showcasing the flavors of chicken, ham and Swiss cheese. Serve it with Pepper Ranch Chopped Salad and bask in the declarations of love from your family.

Try these Pesto Chicken Breasts

6. Pesto Chicken Breasts. If you love the convenience of your slow cooker, this is the dish for you! Tomatoes, chicken breasts and artichoke hearts, all seasoned with Dried Tomato & Garlic Pesto Mix, create a hearty entrée.

Try this Cheesy BBQ Chicken

7. Cheesy BBQ Chicken. A creamy, pesto-flavored filling is the surprise you’ll find in this chicken breast, which is topped with rich and tangy Smoky Bacon BBQ Sauce.

Why Are Dishes Like Marry Me Chicken So Popular?

As special as the Marry Me Chicken recipe may be, it could just be the chicken that people love most in this dish. After all, Americans eat almost 100 pounds of chicken a year, almost twice as much as beef. Chicken is sometimes called a “culinary chameleon” because it can be used in variety of cuisines and cooking methods. It easily absorbs the flavors of marinades, sauces and spices, making it an ideal canvas for culinary artists to use to create fresh and innovative flavor combinations. Chicken breast in particular is known for its low-fat content and high protein value, making it an excellent choice for those looking to incorporate lean protein into their diet.

The affordability of chicken and the ease in creating variations (substituting chicken thighs for breasts, for example) are additional reasons people love cooking and eating chicken.

6 Sensational Sides

Along with your chicken entrée, you’ll want to woo your diners with great side dishes. Try some of these:

Try this Garlic Garlic Spaghetti Squash
Garlic Garlic Spaghetti Squash
Try this Bayou Glazed Green Beans
Bayou Glazed Green Beans
Try this Grilled Bok Choy & Peppers
Grilled Bok Choy & Peppers
Try these Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Try this Garlicky Rice
Garlicky Rice
Try this Crispy Baked Asparagus
Crispy Baked Asparagus

6 Divine Desserts

What’s a great meal without an impressive dessert to top it off? If one of these doesn’t get you a proposal (or at least a second date), we don’t know what will:

Try this Better Than Gramma's Apple Crisp
Better Than Gramma's Apple Crisp
Try this Chocolate Nirvana Slow Cooker Pudding Cake
Chocolate Nirvana Slow Cooker Pudding Cake
Try this Dessert Crostini
Dessert Crostini
Try this Berry Lemonlicious Trifle
Berry Lemonlicious Trifle
Try these Peanut Butter Chocolate Bon Bons
Peanut Butter Chocolate Bon Bons
Try this Mexican Chocolate Cake
Mexican Chocolate Cake

Whether you’re looking a dish to impress or just new inspiration for a home-cooked meal, you’ll find plenty of easy, extraordinary dishes to create the perfect mood at tastefullysimple.com/recipes.

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