Description
Marry Me Chicken delivers tender chicken breasts smothered in a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce that’ll make your dinner date swoon. Packed with parmesan, herbs, and just the right amount of tang, this romantic meal comes together faster than cupid’s arrow.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Combine 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and ½ teaspoon paprika. Thoroughly coat 4 chicken breasts with the seasoning blend.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet at medium-high heat (375°F). Sear chicken for exactly 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer chicken to a clean plate. Keep the skillet hot and ready for the sauce.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Toss ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes into the skillet. Stir for 1 minute to release their rich flavors.
- Pour ½ cup chicken broth into the pan. Scrape up all the delicious browned bits from the bottom.
- Whisk in 1 cup heavy cream, ½ cup Parmesan cheese, ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, and 2 tablespoons butter.
- Simmer the sauce at medium-low heat (325°F) for 2-3 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Return chicken to the skillet. Spoon sauce generously over each piece.
- Cook for 5-7 minutes at medium-low heat until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley. Serve immediately with pasta or crusty bread.
Notes
- Always pat the chicken dry before seasoning to ensure a crispy, golden-brown exterior that seals in moisture.
- Use sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil for deeper, richer flavor and a more luxurious sauce texture.
- For a lighter version, swap heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt and reduce the butter slightly.
- Fresh herbs like basil or parsley add brightness and cut through the richness of the creamy sauce, so don’t skip the garnish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 510 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg