Marry Me Chicken (The Saucy African Edition)

Marry Me Chicken (The Saucy African Edition)

This Marry Me Chicken is rich, creamy, and irresistibly flavorful—made effortlessly with The Saucy African Slow-Cooked Tomato Simmer Sauce. Tender chicken breasts simmer in a velvety, seasoned sauce infused with herbs and slow-cooked tomato depth. It’s the perfect dish for an easy weeknight dinner, date night, or hosting guests. Serve it with rice, pasta, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread to soak up every drop of the delicious sauce.

Bold flavor, minimal effort, and guaranteed crowd-pleasing results.

Ingredients
1 × 12 oz jar The Saucy African Slow-Cooked Tomato Simmer Sauce (Chicken or Vegetarian)
1⁄2 lb (680 g) chicken breasts or thighs
3⁄4 cup (180 ml) heavy cream or coconut milk
1 Tbsp oil
1⁄2 tsp salt (3⁄4 tsp if using Vegetarian Sauce)
1⁄2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1⁄4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes or The Saucy African Pepper Heat Blend
(Optional) Fresh basil or parsley for garnish 

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Season chicken lightly with salt and sear 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, add The Saucy African Slow-Cooked Tomato Simmer Sauce and cook for 3–4 minutes.
4. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and The Saucy African Pepper Heat Blend; simmer for 2 minutes.
5. Lower heat and add heavy cream or coconut milk, stirring gently. Simmer 2–3 minutes until thickened.
6. Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over top, and simmer on low for 5–7 minutes until fully cooked.
7. Garnish with basil or parsley and serve over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes. 

Saucy Tip: Let the sauce simmer uncovered for 2 minutes at the end for a richer, restaurant-style finish.