Description

Marry Me Chicken is a creamy, dreamy skillet chicken dish made with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and a luscious Parmesan cream sauce. It’s quick enough for a weeknight dinner but elegant enough for date night. Serve it with pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up all that sauce!

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp paprika
2 tbsp olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil), drained and chopped
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for a little heat)
1 tsp dried oregano

Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish

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Instructions

Season the chicken:
Pat chicken dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
Sear the chicken:
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and nearly cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside.
Make the sauce:
In the same skillet, lower heat to medium. Add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream, chicken broth, Parmesan, red pepper flakes, and oregano. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
Finish cooking the chicken:
Return the chicken to the pan and spoon the sauce over top. Simmer for another 5–7 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and the sauce is creamy.

Serve:
Garnish with chopped fresh basil or parsley. Serve hot over pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, or with crusty bread.

Notes

Swap heavy cream for half-and-half to lighten it up (sauce will be slightly thinner).
Use chicken thighs for extra tenderness and flavor.
Add sautéed spinach or mushrooms for a veggie boost.