Description
Marry Me Chicken is a creamy, cheesy, and flavorful dish combining tender, juicy chicken breasts with a luscious sun-dried tomato and Parmesan cream sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this easy-to-make meal offers rich Mediterranean flavors that delight both family and guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (preferably oil-packed)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken on both sides until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside to rest.
- Create the Sauce Base: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Pour in the chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up any flavorful bits stuck to the bottom.
- Build the Creamy Sauce: Add heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes if using. Stir continuously and let the sauce simmer gently until it thickens to a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Combine and Simmer: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce over each piece. Let everything simmer together for a few minutes so the flavors meld and the chicken becomes extra juicy.
- Serve Warm: Plate the chicken, spoon extra sauce and tomatoes on top, garnish with fresh parsley or basil if desired, and serve immediately for the best taste experience.
Notes
- Use room temperature chicken to ensure even cooking and tender texture.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan to achieve a golden, crispy crust on the chicken.
- Choose quality sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil for enhanced flavor and moisture.
- Simmer the sauce gently to prevent cream from curdling and maintain its smooth texture.
- Allow the chicken to rest before serving to retain juices and keep it moist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and Simmering
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Marry Me Chicken, creamy chicken, sun-dried tomato chicken, Parmesan chicken, easy dinner, comforting meal