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marry me chicken

One Pan Marry Me Chicken

This One Pan Marry Me Chicken is a cozy, creamy chicken dinner made with juicy skinless chicken thighs, fresh tomatoes, garlic, white wine, chicken broth, and heavy cream. It has that rich, smoky, slightly tangy creamy sauce that makes every bite taste like a restaurant-style date night dinner.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Spice Mixture
  • 1 ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley seasoning
Chicken
  • 4 chicken thighs (you can do 6 thighs too)
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tablespoon tomato paste
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • 1 teaspoon sweet balsamic glaze
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, mix together the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, brown sugar, and dried parsley seasoning.
  2. Pat the chicken thighs dry, then season them generously on both sides with the spice mixture.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs and sear on both sides until golden brown and fully cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
  4. In the same pan, add the butter. Once melted, scrape up the brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
  5. Add the cherry tomatoes and minced garlic. Season with a little salt and pepper, then cook for 2–3 minutes, until the tomatoes begin to soften.
  6. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute to deepen the flavor.
  7. Pour in the dry white wine, balsamic glaze, and chicken broth. Stir well and let the sauce simmer for 2–3 minutes.
  8. Reduce the heat to medium-low, then stir in the heavy cream until the sauce becomes rich and creamy.
  9. Add the chicken thighs back into the pan and spoon the sauce over the top. Let everything simmer together for another 3–5 minutes.
  10. Serve warm with pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.

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