15 Marry Me Recipes So Good Someone Might Pop the Question at Dinner

It started with one creamy skillet of chicken and a joke that it was so good it could lead to a proposal. Now the marry me trend has pulled in more than 100 million views on TikTok, and that garlicky sun dried tomato cream sauce is going on everything. These marry me recipes go way beyond the original, from gnocchi and salmon to lasagna, steak bites and a meatless white bean skillet. Ready to say yes..

Classic Marry Me Chicken

The original is still the one to beat: golden seared chicken breasts simmered in a creamy sauce with garlic, sun dried tomatoes, Parmesan and a pinch of red pepper flakes, finished with fresh basil. The creamy sun dried tomato sauce that launched a thousand jokes about proposals now goes on everything. Learn this base sauce once and every recipe below is easy. Here are the versions worth saying yes to.

You will need: 4 boneless chicken breasts pounded even, salt and pepper, 2 tablespoons flour, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons butter, 4 cloves garlic minced, 1/2 cup chopped sun dried tomatoes in oil, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 3/4 cup chicken broth, 3/4 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, fresh basil

How to make it: Season the chicken and dust with flour. Sear in oil 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden, then set aside. Melt the butter and cook garlic, sun dried tomatoes and spices 1 minute. Pour in the broth and cream, scraping the pan, and simmer 3 minutes. Stir in the Parmesan. Return the chicken and simmer 5 to 8 minutes, spooning sauce over, until it reaches 165°F. Top with basil.

Marry Me Gnocchi

Pillowy gnocchi in that famous blush colored sauce is pure comfort, and it is one of the fastest spin offs to make. Pan sear the gnocchi first so the outsides get a little golden and crisp, then let them soak up the creamy sun dried tomato sauce. Dinner is on the table in about 20 minutes. Would you add chicken or keep it meatless?

You will need: 1 pound shelf stable potato gnocchi, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3 cloves garlic minced, 1/2 cup chopped sun dried tomatoes in oil, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 3/4 cup chicken broth, 3/4 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, 2 cups baby spinach, fresh basil

How to make it: Heat the oil in a large skillet and cook the gnocchi 5 to 6 minutes until golden in spots. Push to the side, add garlic, sun dried tomatoes and spices and cook 1 minute. Pour in the broth and cream and simmer 3 to 4 minutes until slightly thick. Stir in the Parmesan and spinach until wilted. Top with basil.

Marry Me Chicken Lasagna

One marry me chicken lasagna video on TikTok passed 2.8 million views, with the creator joking it might cause a lot of unwanted proposals. Layers of tender pasta, shredded chicken, ricotta and that creamy sun dried tomato sauce bake into a golden, bubbly showstopper. It is a perfect make ahead dish for Sunday dinner.

You will need: 12 lasagna noodles cooked, 3 cups cooked shredded chicken, 1 cup chopped sun dried tomatoes, 4 cloves garlic, 3 tablespoons butter, 3 tablespoons flour, 2 cups milk, 1 cup heavy cream, 1 cup chicken broth, 1 cup grated Parmesan, 15 ounces ricotta, 1 egg, 3 cups shredded mozzarella, 2 cups spinach, basil

How to make it: Heat the oven to 375°F. Melt butter, cook garlic and sun dried tomatoes 1 minute, whisk in flour, then milk, cream and broth and simmer until thick. Stir in Parmesan, spinach and chicken. Mix ricotta with egg. Layer sauce, noodles, ricotta and mozzarella three times, ending with sauce and mozzarella. Cover and bake 30 minutes, uncover and bake 15 more. Rest 15 minutes.

Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Salmon

Salmon might be the best partner this sauce has ever had. The fish gets a quick sear until the outside is golden, then simmers for a few minutes in garlic, cream, Parmesan and sun dried tomatoes. Serve it over pasta, rice or mashed potatoes, and save some bread for the sauce. Is this your new date night dinner?

You will need: 4 salmon fillets, salt and pepper, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon butter, 3 cloves garlic, 1/3 cup chopped sun dried tomatoes, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1/2 cup chicken broth, 3/4 cup heavy cream, 1/3 cup grated Parmesan, 2 cups spinach, basil

How to make it: Season the salmon and sear in oil, skin side up first, 4 minutes, then flip and cook 2 minutes. Set aside. Melt the butter, add garlic, sun dried tomatoes and seasoning for 1 minute. Add broth and cream and simmer 3 minutes. Stir in Parmesan and spinach. Return the salmon and spoon the sauce over until it is just cooked through.

Marry Me Shrimp Pasta

Shrimp cooks in just a few minutes, which makes this the quickest marry me dinner of all. Toss the shrimp and pasta in the creamy sauce with a squeeze of lemon and a pinch of red pepper flakes. It looks and tastes like something from a nice Italian restaurant, but it costs a lot less. Poll: A) linguine, B) penne, C) fettuccine?

You will need: 12 ounces pasta, 1 pound large shrimp peeled, 2 tablespoons butter, 3 cloves garlic, 1/2 cup chopped sun dried tomatoes, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1/2 cup chicken broth, 1 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, juice of 1/2 lemon, basil

How to make it: Cook the pasta and save 1/2 cup of pasta water. Cook the shrimp in butter 1 to 2 minutes per side until pink, then remove. Add garlic, sun dried tomatoes and pepper flakes for 1 minute. Add broth and cream and simmer 3 minutes. Stir in Parmesan and lemon, then the pasta, shrimp and a splash of pasta water. Top with basil.

Crockpot Marry Me Chicken

Busy day? Let the slow cooker handle it. Chicken breasts cook low and slow in a creamy sun dried tomato sauce until they are so tender they almost fall apart. Stir in Parmesan and spinach at the end and serve over pasta or rice. You come home to a dinner that smells like a little Italian kitchen.

You will need: 2 pounds boneless chicken breasts, salt and pepper, 4 cloves garlic minced, 1/2 cup chopped sun dried tomatoes, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1 cup chicken broth, 1 cup heavy cream, 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, 2 cups spinach, basil

How to make it: Season the chicken and place in the slow cooker. Add garlic, sun dried tomatoes, seasoning and broth. Cover and cook on low 4 to 5 hours until the chicken reaches 165°F. Stir in cream and the cornstarch mix, cover and cook on high 20 minutes. Stir in Parmesan and spinach until wilted. Serve with basil.

Marry Me Meatballs

Tender meatballs simmered in creamy sun dried tomato sauce are a fun twist for a family dinner or a party appetizer with toothpicks. Bake the meatballs first to keep things easy, then let them finish in the sauce. Serve with crusty bread, pasta or mashed potatoes. Kids love these.

You will need: 1 pound ground beef or chicken, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1 egg, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan, 2 cloves garlic, salt and pepper. Sauce: 1 tablespoon butter, 2 cloves garlic, 1/3 cup sun dried tomatoes, 1/2 cup chicken broth, 3/4 cup heavy cream, 1/3 cup Parmesan, basil

How to make it: Heat the oven to 400°F. Mix the meatball ingredients and roll into 20 balls. Bake on a lined pan 15 to 18 minutes until cooked through. For the sauce, cook garlic and sun dried tomatoes in butter 1 minute, add broth and cream and simmer 3 minutes. Stir in Parmesan, add the meatballs and simmer 5 minutes. Top with basil.

Crispy Potato Chicken in Sun Dried Tomato Cream

This one pan dinner takes the classic and adds golden, crispy potatoes right in the skillet. The potatoes soak up the creamy sauce on the bottom and stay crunchy on top. It is a complete meal with only one pan to wash. Who else always steals the potatoes first?

You will need: 1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken thighs, 1 1/2 pounds baby potatoes halved, 3 tablespoons olive oil, salt and pepper, 1 teaspoon paprika, 3 cloves garlic, 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes, 3/4 cup chicken broth, 3/4 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup Parmesan, basil

How to make it: Heat the oven to 425°F. Toss the potatoes with oil and salt and roast 20 minutes. Season the chicken and sear in a large oven safe skillet 4 minutes per side. Remove and make the sauce in the same pan with garlic, sun dried tomatoes, broth, cream and Parmesan. Add the chicken and potatoes and bake 15 minutes until the chicken reaches 165°F.

Marry Me White Beans

Meatless Monday never tasted this good. Creamy white beans simmer in the same garlicky sun dried tomato sauce until thick and rich, then get finished with spinach and Parmesan. Scoop it up with crusty bread or spoon it over pasta or polenta. It is cheap, filling and ready in 20 minutes.

You will need: 2 cans (15 oz each) cannellini beans drained, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 shallot diced, 3 cloves garlic, 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1/2 cup vegetable broth, 3/4 cup heavy cream or half and half, 1/2 cup Parmesan, 3 cups spinach, crusty bread

How to make it: Cook the shallot in oil 3 minutes, add garlic, sun dried tomatoes and seasoning for 1 minute. Add the beans, broth and cream and simmer 8 to 10 minutes, lightly mashing a few beans to thicken the sauce. Stir in Parmesan and spinach. Season and serve with crusty bread.

Marry Me Tortellini Bake

Cheese tortellini, creamy sun dried tomato sauce and a blanket of bubbly mozzarella. This bake comes together fast and feeds a crowd, so it is great for potlucks and busy weeknights. Use frozen tortellini straight from the bag. In the mood for more cozy pasta dinners? Try our Tuscan dinners that taste like a sunny afternoon in Italy.

You will need: 20 ounces refrigerated or frozen cheese tortellini, 2 tablespoons butter, 3 cloves garlic, 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes, 1 cup chicken broth, 1 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup Parmesan, 2 cups spinach, 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella, basil

How to make it: Heat the oven to 375°F. Cook the tortellini 2 minutes less than the package says and drain. Make the sauce: cook garlic and sun dried tomatoes in butter, add broth and cream, simmer 3 minutes and stir in Parmesan and spinach. Toss with the tortellini in a baking dish, top with mozzarella and bake 20 minutes until bubbly.

Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Sandwiches on Ciabatta

Take everything people love about the original and put it on toasted ciabatta. Juicy chicken, a thick creamy sun dried tomato spread, melted mozzarella and fresh basil. It is a lunch that feels like a little treat. Make the chicken ahead and these come together in minutes. Hot pressed or open faced?

You will need: 4 thin chicken cutlets, salt, pepper and Italian seasoning, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 4 ciabatta rolls, 4 slices mozzarella, fresh basil, arugula. Spread: 4 ounces cream cheese, 1/4 cup chopped sun dried tomatoes, 2 tablespoons Parmesan, 1 small clove garlic

How to make it: Season the chicken and cook in oil 3 to 4 minutes per side until it reaches 165°F. Mix the spread ingredients. Split and toast the ciabatta. Spread both sides, add chicken and mozzarella and broil 1 to 2 minutes to melt. Finish with basil and arugula.

Marry Me Steak Bites

Juicy seared steak bites in a creamy sun dried tomato and garlic sauce. A hot pan gives the beef a great crust in just a few minutes, and the sauce comes together in the same skillet. Serve them over mashed potatoes or with crusty bread. This is the one to make for someone special.

You will need: 1 1/2 pounds sirloin cut into 1 inch cubes, salt and pepper, 1 tablespoon oil, 2 tablespoons butter, 3 cloves garlic, 1/3 cup sun dried tomatoes, 1/2 cup beef broth, 3/4 cup heavy cream, 1/3 cup Parmesan, 1 teaspoon thyme, parsley

How to make it: Pat the steak dry and season. Sear in hot oil in batches 1 to 2 minutes per side, then set aside. Lower the heat, melt butter and cook garlic and sun dried tomatoes 1 minute. Add broth and cream and simmer 3 minutes, then stir in Parmesan and thyme. Return the steak just to warm through. Top with parsley.

One Pot Marry Me Chicken Pasta

Everything cooks in one pot here, even the pasta, so cleanup is a breeze. The pasta simmers in broth and cream and drinks up all the garlic and sun dried tomato flavor. It is the dinner you can make on a Tuesday that still feels like a celebration. How many nights a month could you eat this?

You will need: 1 pound boneless chicken breasts diced, salt and pepper, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 4 cloves garlic, 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 3 cups chicken broth, 1 cup heavy cream, 12 ounces penne or rigatoni, 3/4 cup Parmesan, 2 cups spinach

How to make it: Season and brown the chicken in oil, then set aside. Add garlic, sun dried tomatoes and seasoning for 1 minute. Pour in the broth and cream, add the pasta and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook, stirring often, 12 to 15 minutes until the pasta is tender. Stir in Parmesan, spinach and the chicken.

Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Pork Chops

Pork chops are a budget friendly star in this creamy spin off. Thick chops get a golden sear, then finish cooking right in the sauce so they stay juicy. The pan juices make the sauce even more savory. Serve with mashed potatoes or green beans for a cozy dinner.

You will need: 4 boneless pork chops about 1 inch thick, salt, pepper and paprika, 1 tablespoon oil, 1 tablespoon butter, 3 cloves garlic, 1/3 cup sun dried tomatoes, 1/2 cup chicken broth, 3/4 cup heavy cream, 1/3 cup Parmesan, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, basil

How to make it: Season the chops and sear in oil 4 minutes per side, then set aside. Melt the butter, cook garlic and sun dried tomatoes 1 minute. Add broth, cream and seasoning and simmer 3 minutes. Stir in Parmesan, return the chops and simmer 5 to 6 minutes until they reach 145°F. Rest 3 minutes and top with basil.

Marry Me Flatbread Pizza

Use the creamy sauce as a pizza base and you get the most addictive flatbread. Spread it on store bought naan or flatbread, add chicken, mozzarella and sun dried tomatoes and bake until crisp. Top with fresh greens. It is party food, lazy dinner and next day lunch all in one. Which marry me recipe would you make for the person you love? Tell us in the comments.

You will need: 2 large flatbreads or naan, 1/2 cup thick marry me sauce or 4 ounces cream cheese mixed with 1/4 cup Parmesan and 1 clove garlic, 1 cup cooked shredded chicken, 1/3 cup sun dried tomatoes, 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella, arugula or basil

How to make it: Heat the oven to 425°F. Spread the sauce on the flatbreads. Top with chicken, sun dried tomatoes and mozzarella. Bake directly on the rack or on a sheet pan 8 to 10 minutes until the cheese bubbles and the edges are crisp. Top with arugula or basil and slice.