If you love Marry Me Chicken but don’t have time for a complicated recipe, this version is for you! It uses just a handful of simple ingredients, comes together in one skillet and packs in plenty of protein.
Serve it over pasta with a veggie on the side for an easy family dinner everyone can enjoy.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Just 5 ingredients
- One skillet
- Creamy and high-protein
- Feels fancy, but it’s weeknight-easy
What You’ll Need
- Chicken breast: 1½ pounds, seasoned and cooked right in the skillet.
- Alfredo sauce: 1 jar makes the creamy base easy.
- Cottage cheese: ½ cup, blended with the Alfredo until smooth, for extra protein and creaminess.
- Sun-dried tomatoes: ½ cup, chopped, for that classic Marry Me Chicken flavor.
- Parmesan: ½ cup for a rich, savory finish.
How to Make 5-Ingredient Marry Me Chicken
Step 1: Cook the chicken
Season the chicken and cook it in a skillet until done.
Step 2: Blend the sauce
Blend the Alfredo sauce and cottage cheese until completely smooth.
Step 3: Combine
Pour the sauce into the skillet with the chicken, then stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan.
Step 4: Simmer
Simmer for 3–5 minutes, until everything is hot and creamy.
Busy Mom Tips
- Serve with protein pasta and broccoli.
- Picky toddler plate: plain chicken + pasta + strawberries.
- Estimated macros per serving (makes 4, not including pasta or veggies): ~430 calories, 52g protein, 12g carbs, 20g fat.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marry Me Chicken?
Marry Me Chicken is chicken in a creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan. This version keeps it to just 5 ingredients by starting with jarred Alfredo sauce.
Why is there cottage cheese in the sauce?
Blending cottage cheese into the Alfredo sauce makes it extra creamy and adds protein. Blend it until completely smooth.
What should I serve with Marry Me Chicken?
Serve it over protein pasta with broccoli on the side. For picky toddlers, try plain chicken, pasta and strawberries.
How to Store and Reheat
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for 3–4 days. Reheat gently on the stove and add a splash of milk or broth if the sauce has thickened.
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5 Ingredient Marry Me Chicken
Ingredients
Method
- Season and cook chicken in a skillet until done.
- Blend Alfredo sauce + cottage cheese until smooth.
- Pour into skillet with chicken.
- Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan.
- Simmer 3–5 minutes.
Notes
Picky toddler: plain chicken + pasta + strawberries. Makes 4 servings
Per serving:
* Calories: ~430
* Protein: ~52g
* Carbs: ~12g
* Fat: ~20g
This does not include pasta or a side vegetable.
