Iron & Acre’s Marry Me Chicken
A creamy, dreamy skillet dinner worthy of a proposal—made weeknight simple.
💍 At the Top
They say this dish got its name because it’s that good—like, "put a ring on it" good. And while the restaurant version can be heavy and fussy, we’ve pared it back to just the essentials: tender pasture-raised chicken, a silky sun-dried tomato cream sauce, and a hit of fresh herbs.
This is rustic elegance at its best. Pair it with roasted potatoes, buttered noodles, or seasonal veg, and you’ve got yourself a meal that feels fancy—without any of the fuss.
🍽 Serves 4 | Prep: 10 min | Cook: 25 min
🛒 Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 2 large pasture-raised chicken breasts (sliced in half horizontally)
- Salt & pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
For the Sauce:
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained & chopped
- 1 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tbsp fresh)
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan
- Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
To Finish:
- Chopped fresh basil or parsley
- Extra Parmesan for serving
🔪 Instructions
👉 Cook the Chicken:
Season sliced chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Sear chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
👉 Make the Sauce:
In the same pan, sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes for 1 minute.
Add thyme and deglaze with chicken broth. Simmer 2–3 minutes.
Lower heat, stir in cream and Parmesan. Simmer gently until slightly thickened (3–5 min).
Return chicken to the pan and spoon sauce over the top. Simmer 2 more minutes.
👉 Garnish & Serve:
Top with chopped herbs and more Parmesan. Serve hot with your favorite sides.
🧑🌾 Iron & Acre Tip
Swap cream for full-fat Greek yogurt to lighten it up—or use bone-in thighs for extra flavor if you’ve got the time.
