The Original Marry Me Chicken Recipe, Southern Collard Valley Cooks

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MARRY ME CHICKEN RECIPE:
3 TBSP. EXTRA-VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, DIVIDED
4 (8-OZ.) BONELESS, SKINLESS CHICKEN BREASTS
KOSHER SALT
FRESHLY GROUND BLACK PEPPER
2 CLOVES GARLIC, FINELY CHOPPED
1 TBSP. FRESH THYME LEAVES
1 TSP. CRUSHED RED PEPPER FLAKES
3/4 C. CHICKEN BROTH
1/2 C. CHOPPED SUN-DRIED TOMATOES
1/2 C. HEAVY CREAM
1/4 C. FINELY GRATED PARMESAN
TORN FRESH BASIL, FOR PLATING
Preheat oven to 375°. In a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 TBSP OIL. Generously season chicken with salt and black pepper and cook, turning halfway through, until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a plate.
In same skillet over medium heat, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Stir in garlic, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in broth, tomatoes, cream, and Parmesan, season with salt. Bring to a simmer, then return chicken and any accumulated juices to skillet.
Transfer skillet to oven. Bake chicken until cooked through and juices run clear when chicken is pierced with a knife, 10 to 12 minutes.
Arrange chicken on a platter. Spoon sauce over. Top with basil.
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[@myndstorm]

when i brown i always put a knob of butter in the pan with the oil. the butter makes things brown beautifully

[@sherriekirby1585]

You can grow a ton of herbs in pots, move them around in the summer. I grow enough to eat on picking several times for plenty to dry for the winter. Try lemon thyme if you can find it, nice citrus flavor great on chicken & sauces

[@kewpiefan72]

I always pepper my EVERYTHING when I cook!

[@abbajones1660]

I've run across this recipe but I'm so glad you made it and loved it. I think I'll make it for my dad and myself!❤

[@rosenetgonzales8942]

YES ABSOLUTELY , We Always Add salt and pepper and butter to our Mash Potatoes 🥔 😋

[@leahwhiteley5164]

I bought 5 sets of the pigtails from you. One for me and 4 as gifts for cooks. Everyone told me that they were amazed how handy and useful they were. I agree. I listen to your advice.

[@CollardValleyCooks]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@dianeallen4468]

Pepper goes in & on everything but dessert. Love your earrings!!

[@WinnerWinnerChickenDinner009]

I like to use a meat tenderizer mallet and flatten the thick side of the chicken breast down to match the skinny side.

[@annmariebarett6628]

Hi Tammy I am going to try this dish. It looks really good. I love watching you and Chris. You brighten my days. Thank you

[@toddpeterson2362]

Yes Ma'am I put salt and pepper in my taters. I use nothing but salted butter. I put in sour cream and a bit of minced garlic. and I always use whipping cream if they need more moisture. I am all about the fat! :) But then again I was born in AL and raised in TN.

[@angelabluebird609]

Fresh herbs are cheap and plentiful grown at home, if there is a little space and some sunlight. Easy to grow, can be preserved different ways. Thyme and chicken go together so very well. This recipe sounds so delicious!

[@tbuddy3005]

All I use in my mashed potatoes is a little bit of the boiling water, Butter, salt, pepper and sour cream and onion chip dip and they are Awesome.

[@palehorse1021]

Never thought about using onion dip mix. I will have to try it. I do use cream fresh

[@teacherinrecovery]

I'm from buffalo, home of bison French onion dip. It's delicious on baked and baked sweet potatoes and in mashed potatoes.

[@collenrose3957]

Yes, my momma always put salt & pepper, butter in her cream potatoes! She made the best! Thanks for the reminder of good memories. 🌈💛🙏💛🌈

[@ladysmith3578]

My momma always used salt, pepper, margarine and Milnot evaporated milk. I use butter for everything except my mashed potatoes and I use blue bonnet margarine. I never use a mixer, I use my masher and we like our potatoes with small lumps. Most people don’t.

[@zacksmimi]

We always put salt, pepper, either milk or cream and of course butter in our mashed potatoes. We are from South Carolina and have always called ours mashed potatoes. To me, creamed potatoes would be very loose and a bit runny. My husband always mashes the potatoes with a potato masher. I don't think I've ever used a mixer.

[@ladysmith3578]

@@zacksmimi I’m with you. Never used a mixer. But that’s my preference.

[@DianeC.]

Hi Tammy!!! I really liked your recipe for this Chicken. I never made it but I will one day. Looks yummy. Yes, we put black pepper in our mashed potatoes...Great Video!!!...🦋

[@blayne2029]

Pretty plate. Just a suggestion: when you talk about a product a lot (like the thermometer) it would be great to include the link in the description. I did find it on your site but it took a while as I wasn't sure which category it was under. For others, it was under appliances. thanks!

[@kimhoneycutt6258]

I'm watching on my smartphone. I can click on "more" near the heading, and you can find it there along with the recipe.😊

[@bamagirl6403]

I put black pepper on it at the table. Some people dont like spicy stuff. Great recipe Tammy!❤❤

[@TheSpottedBoot]

Thyme is an herb not a spice. Easy to grow and here in MD zone 7, it stays green all year long so you can always have it fresh if in a mild winter climate. It's the best!

[@gregchandler900]

I LOVE your kitchen!!

[@laurreneberry3480]

Yummy ! A mother fine chicken dinner IV been wanting to make. Thankyou.

[@TheSquirrelgirl55]

Thyme, parsley, rosemary etc are all so easy to grow. I seldom have to buy fresh herbs anymore. When we bought this house, the owner had rosemary as landscape shrubs along the front porch. They stay green year round, look nice and smell wonderful. Had never seen rosemary used like that.

[@dianeallen4468]

I actually found rosemary powder. Yay!! Love the taste of rosemary but hated the "sticks". Never could get them chopped fine enough.

[@TheSquirrelgirl55]

@@dianeallen4468 I get that. I tend to throw sprigs in and remove. Or chop very finely but can still have a stick issue.

[@dianeallen4468]

Well, if anyone's interested it's Marshalls Creek Spices Rosemary Ground, 6oz, $14 but lasts a long time.

[@eliamoore6765]

iv made marry me chicken my whole family luved it i always use blk pepper in evrything n also salted butter in my dishes yummy!!

[@peggymcginnis4257]

It's a must try. Thank you. Your pig tail flipper is the 19 inch? Great Christmas gift for my daughter.

[@CollardValleyCooks]

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[@j.a.whittler6983]

I use unsalted butter in homemade cake batters. The salted butter 🧈 is used in my soups, stews, casseroles, cheese sauces, etc. Your Marry Me Chicken dish came out looking scrumptious 😋 It was an easy recipe to put together. If I'm ever in doubt if my meats are cooked all the way through I will use a oven safe lid. This will quickly cook your meats through in a jiffy. ❤😊

[@janiepate5549]

I put black pepper in just about everything I cook, especially potatoes. It's yummy. I am gonna try the marry me chicken. I ordered another of your cookbooks. I can't wait to get it.

[@debbiezombro2839]

I use salt, butter, milk, or heavey cream. I put pepper on my potatoes when I sit at the table to eat. ❤❤

[@TxZephyr]

Only used a mixer once on mashed tators, but I like the lumps of potato so I just whisk it up with a fork.

[@beckyray8746]

I agree with you about the butter. I never buy unsalted. I don’t understand cooks who say use unsalted butter, then you need to add salt to the recipe. I know, I know it’s about a controlled amount, but using salted butter has never made any of my cooking or baking too salty. (Not to say I haven’t been a little heavy handed on the additional salt at times, but that had nothing to do with the butter).

[@barbararice1196]

Pepper @ the table. Don't like unsalted butter at all. Looks good, but I couldn't use the tomatoes cause husband doesn't like them. We love garden tomatoes tho.

[@phyllisdrinnen1837]

This recipe does look like a chef-cooked restaurant dish. I will try this. In answer to your question, I do not put pepper in my mashed potatoes, only salt. But I'm sure yours are delish with the pepper in them. Thanks again for this yummy recipe.

[@hammerjammer1]

Nope here in my part of Virginia none of my family nor I put pepper in our creamed potatoes. But yes sista got to have salted butter whenever I use butter!!! 😝

[@hanscraig1850]

If im making my fancy mashed potatoes or twice baked I use white pepper, otherwise black pepper. For 5 pounds potatoes, I use 8 oz cream cheese, 1 stick salted butter, 8 oz sour cream, salt and pepper to taste, and chives if you want, I do twice baked the same , but top with cheddar after you pack the mixture back in the shells and bake at 350 until cheese melts. I always whip with a mixer.

[@kristenschnese6980]

That chicken looks delicious I know hubby would love it! I pepper stuff while cooking

[@maryalsdurf9859]

We never put pepper in mashed potatoes then when I got married his family did. I won’t ever forget the look on my mom’s face when she saw him do that. lol

[@tammyreilly9889]

Looks absolutely delicious!!!❤️

[@anakelly76512]

Yummy. You know I asked for prayers when my sister passed away 4/19/23? Well, I need prayers again. My mom's mom just passed away a few minutes ago. 😭 4/28/24. 9 years ago, our family friend passed away 4/28/15. And, 4/28 is my younger sister's birthday. I know this will not be a happy birthday for her.

[@denisetherriault6259]

Prayers for you and all.

[@terrydaniels4137]

Deepest Condolences 💔💖

[@jenniferkanzigg2854]

Prayers for your family

[@anakelly76512]

@@denisetherriault6259 Thank you. 🙏🏻

[@anakelly76512]

@@terrydaniels4137 Thank you. 🙏🏻

[@K4familySnoeberger]

I love this certain utensil that you have for sticking in your chicken and turning it and pulling it up. I am confused about your temperature gauge. This recipe sounds wonderful, and I can't wait to make it. We always put black pepper in our mashed potatoes.

[@CollardValleyCooks]

Those items are on collardvalleycooks.com for you

[@terrydaniels4137]

Looks good. I will try making this soon. Thank you Tammy 💖🐔🐓

[@nancywilliams5195]

Yummy. You really can cook. I love to watch you cook.

[@samanthawhiting7069]

I am going to try this chicken. Looks delicious . And easy.

[@rubytaylor4566]

Hi Tammy and Chris, the Marry Me Chicken Recipe looks Delicious!!!! I put black pepper in my mashed potatoes, my Mama did it so I do to!!! Lol😊❤🙏 Ms. Ruby

[@titasmom678]

Delicious looking. Can't wait to try it

[@jenniferkanzigg2854]

I found the white lily pound cake mix. Did my strawberries just like did. It was so good. I have done a lot of your recipes and loved them. My favorite is your onion rings.

[@sammyhakimvlogs5608]

This Original Marry Me Chicken recipe looks so delicious 😋 Ms. Tammy and Chris.

[@leonandvirginiaclark9506]

OMG, I have to try this!

[@suejohnson3972]

Hi Chris and Tammy ! Yes,I put pepper in my mashed potatoes!😋 Your Marry Me chicken looks delish! Winner winner chicken dinner!☺️♥️♥️

[@suejohnson3972]

I might add sliced mushrooms!😋

[@patriciasears4209]

Now I’m hungry. It looks delicious.

[@TennesseeYankee]

I don't put black pepper in my potatoes, but what I do put in is "Everything But the Leftovers" seasoning from Trader Joe's, along with some sour cream, and they're absolutely wonderful! That - and their "21 Seasoning Salute" - are two things you've got to try!

[@leahwhiteley5164]

We use white pepper in white sauces and gravies. Just remember white pepper is hotter than black pepper so cut back how much you use.

[@TxZephyr]

Love black pepper in my "squished" potatoes! And lots of butter!!!

[@susanmassey9635]

Absolutely delicious looking dinner.!!!❤❤❤❤

[@ladysmith3578]

I love the pig tail flipper I got off your amazon sight. It’s one of my favorite kitchen tools. This dish looks delicious Tammy. Hey Chris. Love y’all!

[@estherjarvis7047]

I cook my potatoes in chicken broth & use a little evaporated milk & butter. They are never left at home or if I take them

[@ermabrown1905]

Hello, Mrs Tammy I love black pepper I use blacker on every thang supper looks good👍🏾😋❤

[@brendagiller1920]

Hello I have never heard of this recipe before but I'm sure going to try it. It looks delicious thank y'all from Illinois

[@kathleenworkman3884]

I always put black pepper in my potatoes.

[@cathyprosser1050]

That looks really good and not so hard to do. I've never eaten that anywhere before. I'm just not a fan of chicken breast meat. I like the thigh better myself. But I guess this would work using boneless, skinless thighs too 😊. Thanks for sharing this ❤

[@effielarkin3044]

Yes I do add salt and pepper to my boiled potatoes and butter and cream cheese or whatever cheese I have on hand plus milk and whip.

[@DennaAgee]

I do put pepper in my potatoes. I add butter,milk,mayo and salt and pepper . Can milk taste best.

[@anthonytrevino341]

If interested, try dicing up some celery and add it to some taters. Thanks for the video. I’ve had this before and it’s super hood. I’ll try yours as well

[@dano1956]

Looks good

[@carriefritz2375]

That's why I planted basil n oregano herbs in my garden this year

[@manzettameadows3291]

That’s a mighty fine looking plate, yummy

[@user-uk1uz9xx6l]

Yummy Yummy.❤❤❤

[@maryloumckown9941]

Yes, we love black pepper in our potatoes. Especially fresh ground. ❤

[@tonipartington5245]

I salt and pepper my food as well, and when the food is done cooking, do not need to add any more salt or pepper.

[@barbaraweigel9831]

Thyme is great in homemade dumplings

[@user-xj2jr5eo2u]

Mama put pepper in her mashed potatoes and so do I.

[@turdferg100]

Thanks for the video God bless.

[@diannedutton6127]

Gee that looks great, ill have some please!!❤❤

[@williamphillips6247]

Love this recipe! Also always enjoy your many tips and pointers!

[@Sandria579]

Looks Wonderful Miss Tammy! I always use salted butter and black or white pepper in my potatoes.

[@RavenNl403]

Oh yummy 😋 Blessings 🙏❤️

[@nicolethornton6409]

Yes pepper in the potatoes ❤

[@kathyl3889]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@deniceb1489]

THAT REALLY LOOKS SO DELICIOUS...YUMMY

[@norlinda5173]

Yum yum 😋😋😋 yummy 😋🤤 god bless you and Chris and your daughters ☮️🙏🏻🌟 and the doges 🌟☮️😇🤗☮️🌟 10:22

[@lindamichael7903]

Looks very good love chicken any way it’s fixed

[@wilmaminter5705]

That looks delicious. Thanks for sharing

[@matthewwhittington-jk9ep]

Delicious

[@debraparks6124]

Looks so yummy!!❤

[@leewillers4621]

Thanks Tammy, this looks really good!❤

[@tonipartington5245]

I put salt, garlic powder and black pepper to my mashed potatoes. Sure do. Plus use sour cream, not butter.

[@beverlyplotner3278]

Omg that looks delicious!

[@eriebear4692]

Did you forget the other half cup of cream?

[@carriefritz2375]

I used black pepper on everything

[@janetgrooms]

No I don’t pepper my potatoes in the kettle -- only at the table

[@DennaAgee]

Looks delicious.

[@ptrcmcc6]

Winner, winner...Marry Me Chicken Dinner....lol

[@joannewalker1650]

?? I know down south they say “creamed potatoes”. Us former northerners say “mashed” It’s the same thing correct? Creamed potatoes sounds so much more delicious.

[@CollardValleyCooks]

They are the same

[@joannewalker1650]

Thought so, but I like the way creamed sounds better! Puts an edge on the term “mashed potatoes”

[@stephmac81]

Mashed potatoes are chunkier and typically done using a hand masher, while creamed potatoes are smooth and done with an electric hand mixer.

[@joanneresh6682]

That's look yummy. Love Joanne Resh

[@sfish6676]

Mmmmm

[@connielimon90]

looks delicious

[@dawncurtis9446]

Yummy!

[@user-Elle41]

SOME PEOPLE DON’T ADD BLACK PEPPER TO THE MASHED POTATOES BECAUSE IT MAKES THEM LOOK “DIRTY”.

[@henrycooks1883]

I have made this quite a few times, a bit different than the way you did, but we love it here.

[@dottyebishop247]

I have always used salt and black pepper.

[@arlene8028]

Tammy ...yes I do add salt and pepper to my mashed potatoes, with butter and milk....this looks so yummy...I'll need to try it

[@GrandmaPatty49]

Ok, you talked me into it. Just ordered the pigtail utensils. I bought the 12” and 19”. The 19” I figured would be good for bbq-ing outdoors.

[@christinecrowley2133]

I only add salt, butter and milk to my potatoes .

[@edwardkornuszko4083]

Thank you. I’m enjoying your channel. I’ve always put black pepper in my mashed potatoes. God bless you

[@CollardValleyCooks]

We are so glad you are watching 😁