Easy Marry Me Chicken (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)

In this easy marry me chicken recipe, seared chicken fillets are simmered in a flavorful and creamy sun dried tomato sauce, and is delicious on its own or over pasta! Totally gluten-free and dairy-free too!

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Delicious Marry Me Chicken for Chicken Lovers

The unique name for this dish comes from the idea that this chicken dish tastes so good that if you were to cook it for your partner, he or she will ask you to marry them. (The backstory’s always interesting, right?)

In this easy chicken recipe, tender chicken breasts are seared till golden brown, then the sauce ingredients are cooked in the same skillet, after which the chicken is simmered in the creamy sun-dried tomato sauce until ready to be served (either by itself with crust bread, over pasta, or with mashed potatoes or veggies).

Why This Recipe Works:

• Simple Ingredients: The main ingredients for making this easy marry me chicken recipe are easily accessible at the local grocery store (nothing fancy required!).
• Easy to Make: This delicious chicken dinner comes together in just 40 minutes – and all you need is to sear the chicken, before preparing the sauce and then simmering the chicken in the sauce until ready.
• Totally Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free: The best part is that this chicken recipe is 100% gluten-free and dairy-free, which means that even those with Celiac disease or gluten or lactose intolerances can enjoy it without issues!

Ingredients You’ll Need:

Here’s a visual overview of the ingredients required for this easy marry me chicken recipe.

(For exact measurements, please scroll down to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.)

Recipe Notes + Substitutions:

• Chicken Breasts: Typically, boneless skinless chicken breasts are used in making marry me chicken, however, you can also use skinless, boneless chicken thighs as well.
• Gluten-Free Flour: I recommend using a good-quality gluten-free all-purpose flour that is made up of lighter flours/starches (such as rice flour, tapioca starch, corn starch or potato starch). I do NOT recommend using a gluten-free flour blend that is made up of heavier flours (such as garbanzo bean flour). Alternatively, if you are not Celiac or gluten-intolerant, you may use regular all-purpose flour instead.
• Olive Oil: I used olive oil, but you also use another type of vegetable oil (such as canola oil, sunflower oil, avocado oil etc).
• Butter: I used dairy-free butter to keep this recipe dairy-free, but if you are not lactose-intolerant, go ahead and use regular butter instead.
• Garlic Paste: Garlic paste adds plenty of flavor to the sauce. If you don’t have garlic paste, you may use freshly grated garlic instead.
• Broth: I used chicken broth but you can also use chicken stock or vegetable broth instead. If you are Celiac or gluten-intolerant, make sure to use gluten-free chicken broth.
• Dried Herbs: I used a combination of dried thyme, dried basil and dried parsley. However, you can use the combination of herbs that you prefer.
• Parmesan: I used a dairy-free parmesan to keep this recipe dairy-free. However, if you are not lactose-intolerant, go ahead and use regular parmesan cheese instead.
• Cream: I used dairy-free heavy cream to keep this recipe dairy-free. However, if you are not lactose-intolerant, go ahead and use regular heavy whipping cream instead.
• Sun Dried Tomatoes: Sun-dried tomatoes impart a subtly sweet flavor to the sauce, so make sure to add them in!

How to Make Marry Me Chicken (Step by Step):

1. Coat Chicken in Flour Mixture

In a shallow bowl, combine the gluten-free all-purpose flour, salt and ground black pepper. Coat each chicken piece with the flour mixture on both sides.

2. Sear Chicken Breasts

Heat up the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat, then sear the chicken breasts on each side for 5 minutes until just golden brown.

Then transfer the seared chicken fillets to a plate.

3. Add Garlic, Chili Flakes, Broth and Herbs

Add the garlic paste and chilli flakes to the pan, fry for 2 minutes, stirring. Then pour the broth into the pan and add the dried herbs. Bring to the boil.

4. Add Cream and Parmesan

Pour in the dairy-free whipping cream and the grated dairy-free Parmesan, stir and bring to the boil, wait for a couple of minutes, stirring.

5. Add Seared Chicken and Sun Dried Tomatoes

Return the seared chicken fillets to the pan and add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Bring the heat down to low, and simmer the chicken for 15 minutes uncovered, turning the fillets every 5 minutes, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.

(TIP: To check that the chicken is fully cooked, slice it in the middle and if the juices run clear, it means the chicken is done. If the sauce gets too thick, pour in a little more broth or water.)

6. Garnish and Serve

Serve the chicken hot or warm, with fresh basil or fresh spinach for a pop of color.

Dish by Dish Tips/Tricks:

• Storing: To store any remaining, place the leftover chicken in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet until hot before enjoying.
• What to Serve with this Marry Me Chicken: You can eat this with crusty garlic bread, mashed potatoes, hasselback potatoes, green beans or serve it over your choice of gluten-free pasta!

Other Gluten-Free Chicken Recipes You’ll Love:

• Crustless Chicken Pot Pie (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
• Comforting Chicken Casserole (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
• Chicken Parmesan (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
• Chicken Meatballs (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)

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Easy Marry Me Chicken (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)

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• Author: Felicia Lim
• Total Time: 45 minutes
• Yield: 2 servings 1x
• Diet: Gluten Free

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In this easy marry me chicken recipe, seared chicken fillets are simmered in a flavorful and creamy sun dried tomato sauce, and is delicious on its own or over pasta! Totally gluten-free and dairy-free too!

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Ingredients

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• 3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut in half lengthwise
• 3 tablespoons gluten-free all-purpose flour
• 2/3 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon dairy-free butter
• 2 teaspoons garlic paste
• 2/3 teaspoon chili flakes
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon dried herbs (thyme, basil, parsley)
• 4 tablespoons grated dairy-free Parmesan
• 1 cup dairy-free heavy whipping cream
• 6 sun-dried tomatoes, chopped

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Instructions

1. Coat Chicken in Flour Mixture: In a shallow bowl, combine the gluten-free all-purpose flour, salt and pepper. Coat each chicken piece with the flour mixture on both sides.
2. Sear Chicken Breasts: Heat up the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat, then sear the chicken breasts on each side for 5 minutes until golden brown. Then transfer the chicken fillets to a plate.
3. Add Garlic, Chili Flakes, Broth and Herbs: Add the garlic paste and chilli flakes to the pan, fry for 2 minutes, stirring. Then pour the broth into the pan and add the dried herbs. Bring to the boil.
4. Add Cream and Parmesan: Pour in the dairy-free whipping cream and the grated dairy-free Parmesan, stir and bring to the boil, wait for a couple of minutes, stirring.
5. Add Seared Chicken and Sun Dried Tomatoes: Return the seared chicken fillets to the pan and add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Bring the heat down to low, and simmer the chicken for 15 minutes uncovered, turning the fillets every 5 minutes, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
6. Garnish and Serve: Serve the chicken hot or warm, with fresh basil.

Notes

Chicken Breasts: Typically, chicken breasts are used in making marry me chicken, however, you can also use skinless, boneless chicken thighs as well.

Gluten-Free Flour: I recommend using a good-quality gluten-free all-purpose flour that is made up of lighter flours/starches (such as rice flour, tapioca starch, corn starch or potato starch). I do NOT recommend using a gluten-free flour blend that is made up of heavier flours (such as garbanzo bean flour). Alternatively, if you are not Celiac or gluten-intolerant, you may use regular all-purpose flour instead.

Olive Oil: I used olive oil, but you also use another type of vegetable oil (such as canola oil, sunflower oil, avocado oil etc).

Butter: I used dairy-free butter to keep this recipe dairy-free, but if you are not lactose-intolerant, go ahead and use regular butter instead.

Garlic Paste: Garlic paste adds plenty of flavor to the sauce. If you don’t have garlic paste, you may use freshly grated garlic instead.

Broth: I used chicken broth but you can also use chicken stock or vegetable broth instead. If you are Celiac or gluten-intolerant, make sure to use gluten-free chicken broth.

Dried Herbs: I used a combination of dried thyme, dried basil and dried parsley. However, you can use the combination of herbs that you prefer.

Parmesan: I used a dairy-free parmesan to keep this recipe dairy-free. However, if you are not lactose-intolerant, go ahead and use regular parmesan instead.

Cream: I used dairy-free heavy cream to keep this recipe dairy-free. However, if you are not lactose-intolerant, go ahead and use regular heavy whipping cream instead.

Sun Dried Tomatoes: Sun-dried tomatoes impart a subtly sweet flavor to the sauce, so make sure to add them in!

Storing: To store any leftovers, place the chicken in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet until hot before enjoying.

• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 40 mins
• Category: Main Dish
• Method: Stovetop
• Cuisine: American