Father’s Day Dinner: “Marry Me Again Chicken” Full Feast Edition
Alright, Father’s Day is coming and you want to serve a dinner so good it’ll make him propose all over again—or at least offer to mow the lawn without being asked. We’re talking juicy, creamy, flavor-packed “Marry Me Again Chicken” with sides and dessert that’ll knock those dad socks right off.
Let’s build a full-on delicious dinner that says “Daaaamn, who needs a steakhouse?”
Main Dish: Marry Me Again Chicken
This chicken is the smooth talker of your kitchen. Creamy, dreamy, with sun-dried tomato magic—it’s giving candlelit dinner meets “you did that?!”
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt, pepper, garlic powder
- Olive oil for searing
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated parmesan
- 1 tsp chili flakes (optional, but recommended)
- ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (in oil)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Fresh basil or parsley for the vibe
Instructions:
- Season chicken and sear in olive oil until golden (doesn’t need to be cooked through yet).
- Remove chicken, then add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes to the same pan.
- Pour in cream + broth + parmesan + seasoning. Stir until creamy and irresistible.
- Return chicken, cover and simmer till it’s cooked through and the sauce is thick and romantic.
- Garnish with fresh basil and prepare for swooning.
Side 1: Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Perfect for soaking up all that saucy goodness.
- Boil peeled potatoes until fork-tender
- Mash with butter, cream, roasted garlic, salt, and pepper
- Top with a little more melted butter because why not?
Side 2: Roasted Green Beans with Parmesan
You need something green on the plate to pretend we’re being balanced.
- Toss green beans in olive oil or butter, garlic, salt, and pepper
- Roast at 400°F for 15–20 min
- Sprinkle with parmesan and a squeeze of lemon before serving
- Throw in some spinach
Bread: Cheesy Garlic Knots (Because Bread is Life)
- Store-bought pizza dough? We love shortcuts.
- Twist into knots, brush with garlic butter, sprinkle with cheese
- Bake till golden and bubbly
- Serve with extra sauce for dipping = YES.
- If he like spinach and cheese throw some in the dough! And I said some not huge amounts subtly is the key 😉
Dessert: Chocolate Lava Cake (Store-Bought Hack or Homemade Hero)
Lazy version: Get those frozen lava cakes and pop 'em in the oven.
Wanna impress?
- Melt ½ cup butter + 1 cup chocolate
- Stir in 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 eggs + 2 yolks, and 6 tbsp flour
- Pour into ramekins and bake at 425°F for 12 mins
- Top with vanilla ice cream and watch the magic happen
🍻 Drink Idea:
Sparkling blackberry lemonade or his favorite craft beer. Or both. It’s Father’s Day, go wild.
This isn’t just dinner. This is a full-on experience. Serve it with love, a side of appreciation, and maybe some peace and quiet for once. Because this man might not show emotion watching a rom-com, but give him “Marry Me Again Chicken” and he’ll be whispering “damn, babe…” between bites.
Next up: that Marry Me Again Steak & Potatoes dinner—because why stop at one proposal-worthy meal? Let’s make him fall in love with dinner all over again.
