Description
Creamy, dreamy marry me chicken brings together tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich sun-dried tomato sauce that practically guarantees romance at the dinner table. This simple yet impressive dish combines juicy chicken with a luxurious parmesan cream sauce that makes date night feel extra special without hours of complicated cooking.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil
Seasonings and Herbs:
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper
Preparation Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or parsley
Instructions
- Slice 2 large chicken breasts horizontally into 4 thin cutlets. Season both sides generously with salt, pepper, and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken cutlets for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes. Sauté for 45-60 seconds until aromatic.
- Pour ¾ cup chicken broth into the skillet. Use a wooden spoon to scrape up all browned flavor bits from pan bottom.
- Mix in ¾ cup heavy cream, ½ cup grated Parmesan, ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and 1 teaspoon dried thyme. Simmer sauce for 3-4 minutes until it slightly thickens.
- Return chicken to skillet. Coat each cutlet with sauce and warm for 2 additional minutes.
- Plate the chicken and drizzle remaining sauce over the top. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon fresh chopped basil or parsley as a final garnish. Serve immediately with pasta or crusty bread.
Notes
- Choose thin chicken cutlets for faster, more even cooking and maximum flavor absorption.
- Fresh sun-dried tomatoes make a huge difference in the sauce’s depth and richness compared to jarred versions.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream and use less Parmesan cheese.
- I recommend using a cast-iron skillet to get the best golden-brown sear on the chicken and develop incredible pan sauce flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 490 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg