6 Marry Me Recipes That Will Have You Falling In Love

These dishes are creamy, comforting and worthy of all the love.

By
Devan Grimsrud
Devan Grimsrud
Devan Grimsrud

Devan Grimsrud is a Berlin-based writer, editor, and recipe developer originally from Minneapolis, Minnesota. After working in television production with James Beard Award-winning chef Andrew Zimmern, she relocated to Berlin and became the managing editor at Kitchen Stories, an international digital cooking platform with millions of active users. 

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Published November 18, 2025
Devan Grimsrud
Marry Me Beans in a white bowl

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If you're as yet unfamiliar with what makes a "marry me" recipe, let me explain: The original is a chicken dish made with a roux-thickened sun-dried tomato sauce fortified with heavy cream and plenty of Parmesan cheese. It gets its name because it's supposedly so good that serving it may just get you a marriage proposal. First published in 2016, over the years "The Original Marry Me Chicken," first developed by Delish.com has been played with and riffed on by recipe developers and cooks everywhere.

So, to celebrate the many "marry me" recipes now out there, we've pulled all the versions we have on our site and put them in one place. This collection was made with love—for those already familiar with "marry me" recipes and those who just haven't met them yet. Enjoy!

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  • Marry Me Chicken Soup

    Overhead view of a white bowl of Marry Me Chicken Soup with a two spoons and a napkin to the left

    Simply Recipes / Photo by Robby Lozano / Food Styling by Sally McKay / Christina Daley

    "Softening the cream cheese to room temperature helps it more easily incorporate into the soup. That said, don’t be afraid to get in there when you add it, squishing any cream cheese chunks against the side of the pot as needed to help it melt and mix in evenly." —Afton Cyrus, Senior Editor

  • Marry Me Chickpea Pasta

    A close-up of cooked pasta with chickpeas and basil leaves

    Simply Recipes / Frank Tiu

    "I like using chickpeas for this recipe because they’re nice and sturdy and hold up to longer cooking times, but you could use a navy bean or another firm white bean instead." —Stephanie A. Ganz, Recipe Developer

  • Marry Me Chicken Casserole

    Overhead view of chicken and pasta casserole serving on a blue plate next to a dish of casserole, table napkin and drinking glass with ice and beverage

    Simply Recipes / Frank Tiu

    "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." —Nick Evans, Recipe Developer

  • Marry Me Chicken Salad

    Chicken salad served on a bed of lettuce with slices of toasted bread on a plate

    Simply Recipes / Photo by Robby Lozano / Food Styling by Julian Hensarling / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen

    "If you choose to grate your own cheese for this recipe, I suggest cutting it into small pieces and blitzing it in a food processor. It saves you so much time compared to grating on the itty-bitty holes of a box or rasp grater." —Marianne Williams, Recipe Tester and Developer

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  • Marry Me Beans

    Marry Me Beans in a white bowl

    Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe

    "Not all sun-dried tomatoes are created equally. Higher-quality tomatoes packed in olive oil will yield a more flavorful, umami-packed finished dish." —Laurel Randolph, Associate Editorial Director

  • Marry Me Chicken Chili

    A bowl of creamy chicken chili garnished with herbs and spices with a spoon resting inside

    Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe

    "If you don’t have poblano peppers, you can use one or two jalapeños (which will result in a spicier dish) or a can of diced green chiles instead." —Stephanie A. Ganz, Recipe Developer

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