Description
Marry Me Chicken is a creamy and flavorful one-pan chicken dish featuring tender chicken breasts simmered in a sun-dried tomato cream sauce. It’s a restaurant-quality meal made at home, perfect for impressing guests or treating your loved ones to a special dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Sauce:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For Garnish (Optional):
- Fresh basil or parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Season and Sear the Chicken: Generously season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear for 5 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce Base: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, until fragrant. Pour in the chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits stuck to the bottom for extra flavor.
- Make It Creamy: Lower the heat to medium. Add heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
- Finish Cooking the Chicken: Return the seared chicken breasts and any accumulated juices back to the skillet. Spoon some sauce over the chicken. Simmer uncovered for 8–12 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat. Garnish with chopped basil or parsley before serving. Enjoy over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread!
Notes
- For extra richness, add a tablespoon of butter to the sauce.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the creamiest texture.
- You can substitute chicken thighs for breasts—just adjust cooking time as needed.
- Serve immediately for the best texture.
- The sauce thickens as it stands; add a splash of broth to loosen if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
