Marry Me Chicken Casserole Recipe

I’m a bit skeptical of viral recipes, but I’ve been a fan of the Marry Me Chicken since the start. It highlights some of my favorite flavors (Sun-dried tomatoes! Cheese!) and is a great skillet chicken recipe for fast meals.

Marry Me Chicken was made to be transformed into a casserole. It has a creamy sauce, protein, and pasta. The casserole version is great for preparing dinner in advance, combining all the flavors you want in an irresistible baked casserole.

My Trick for a Flavorful Sauce

Like so many casseroles, this sauce starts with a roux. Generally, this would be butter and flour cooked together, but since we will be using sun-dried tomatoes, I like substituting some of the butter for the oil in the sun-dried tomato jar. That oil has a huge flavor and works great in this recipe.

Once you have your roux, you can slowly whisk in the liquids (chicken broth and cream) until the mixture thickens into a light gravy. Then stir in the cream cheese and Parmesan to make it very cheesy and decadent.

Easy Tweaks

• Add some red pepper flakes to the sauce for a bit of spice (start with 1/2 teaspoon).
• If you would like to use rotisserie chicken or leftover chicken, you can swap the cutlets for 2 to 3 cups of shredded chicken, mixing it into the sauce along with the pasta.
• For an even cheesier casserole, add 1 to 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese or mozzarella cheese.

Make Ahead Instructions

You can prepare this entire casserole and store it, covered in foil, in the fridge for up to 2 days. When you are ready to bake it, leave it covered and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes. Then uncover the casserole and bake it for another 20 minutes so the top gets crispy. 

Chicken Casseroles