I started by gathering my ingredients, which included about 2 pounds of skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs, heavy cream, chicken broth, cut sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, oregano, and crushed red-pepper flakes.The ingredients for the "marry me chicken" recipe. Erin McDowell/Business Insider I purchased the chicken thighs, but many of the other ingredients I already had in my kitchen. This made the recipe pretty affordable to make.I preheated my oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit, according to the recipe by Craving Home Cooked.First, I seasoned the chicken with salt and pepper on both sides.The chicken thighs seasoned with salt and pepper. Erin McDowell/Business Insider The recipe only calls for 2 pounds of chicken thighs, but I ended up adding two bone-in, skin-on chicken drumsticks in order to have some leftovers for the week, or for my family of three to each have two pieces of chicken if they liked.I then heated a few tablespoons of oil in a 12-inch cast-iron pan, and I added the chicken skin-side down.The chicken thighs browning in a cast-iron pan. Erin McDowell/Business Insider Right away, the chicken began sizzling and filling the kitchen with a truly heavenly scent.I cooked the chicken for about five minutes on each side, until the skin was golden brown and super crispy.The chicken thighs browning in a cast-iron pan. Erin McDowell/Business Insider Searing the chicken adds a delicious crispy texture to the finished dish.After the chicken was fully seared, I removed it from the pan to a plate.The pan-seared chicken thighs on a plate. Erin McDowell/Business Insider I've never fried chicken before, but I was pleased with the final result.Next, I added three cloves of minced garlic, oregano, and red-pepper flakes to the pan.The garlic in the cast-iron pan. Erin McDowell/Business Insider It was important to work fast in order to not burn the garlic you just want it to be fragrant.Then I added in a half-cup of heavy cream, a cup of chicken broth, a half-cup of chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and a quarter-cup of Parmesan cheese.The sauce for the "marry me chicken." Erin McDowell/Business Insider I seasoned the sauce with a touch more salt and pepper and brought it to a simmer, stirring it lightly together to melt the cheese and allow the ingredients to fully combine.I then added the chicken back into the pan.The chicken and sauce together in the cast-iron pan. Erin McDowell/Business Insider Before putting the pan in the oven, I ladled a small amount of the creamy sauce and sun-dried tomatoes over the chicken to allow it to bake with all of the extra flavors.After about 20 minutes, the chicken was fully cooked. I couldn't believe how easy this recipe was.I made "Marry Me Chicken" and thought the creamy, sun-dried-tomato-filled dish was the perfect meal for Valentine's Day. Erin McDowell/Business Insider When I removed the pan from the oven, my kitchen filled with the delicious scent of fried chicken and sun-dried tomatoes.I was pleasantly surprised by how easy it was to make, given that little to no vegetable prep was needed and the cooking time was so short compared to other roast-chicken recipes I've made.I served the chicken with a few sides: roasted yellow potatoes, Brussels sprouts, and mashed butternut squash.The finished chicken with potatoes and Brussels sprouts. Erin McDowell/Business Insider The flavors all came together perfectly, and the sauce from the chicken added some delicious moisture and flavor to my side dishes.The chicken, which was perfectly moist on the inside, truly blew me away.The finished chicken with potatoes and Brussels sprouts. Erin McDowell/Business Insider The chicken was so tender that you hardly needed a knife to cut through it, and the skin was crispy and flavorful from the seasonings. The savory sauce clung to everything on the plate and added even more flavor with the cream and sun-dried tomatoes.I understand why so many people love this recipe.The finished chicken. Erin McDowell/Business Insider The combination of flavors created a creamy, Italian-inspired meal that would be perfect for a dinner party or cozy date night in.Overall, I couldn't have been more impressed with this viral recipe, and I could immediately understand why so many people love it and why it might even inspire a marriage proposal.