Description
Marry Me Chicken is a rich, creamy skillet dish featuring tender chicken breasts simmered in a luscious sauce of heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes, seasoned with garlic and herbs. This comforting and flavorful recipe is perfect for an elegant weeknight dinner or a romantic meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Garnish
- Fresh basil or parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Season Chicken: Season both sides of the chicken breasts evenly with salt and black pepper to ensure the meat is well-flavored.
- Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken breasts in the hot oil and sear for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, until golden brown and fully cooked through. Remove chicken to a plate and set aside.
- Prepare Sauce: Lower the heat to medium and add the minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, then pour in the chicken broth while scraping the bottom of the pan to loosen any browned bits. Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, dried thyme, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), and dried oregano. Allow the sauce to simmer gently for 3 to 5 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Combine and Simmer: Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the creamy sauce over them. Allow everything to simmer together for an additional 3 to 5 minutes to reheat the chicken and enhance the melding of flavors.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh basil or parsley over the chicken and sauce before serving to add a fresh, vibrant touch.
Notes
- Served best over pasta, mashed potatoes, or steamed rice to soak up the delicious sauce.
- Chicken thighs can be substituted for a juicier option.
- Doubling the sauce ingredients makes for a creamier variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
