Description
Marry Me Chicken delivers a romantic dinner that seriously seals the deal with tender chicken bathed in a sun-dried tomato cream sauce. Creamy, herby, and packed with Parmesan, this Italian-inspired dish comes together faster than planning a wedding proposal.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1.5 lbs (680 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Sauces and Dairy:
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- ½ cup (120 ml) chicken broth
- ½ cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
- ½ cup (75 g) chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt
- Black pepper
Garnish:
- Fresh basil or parsley
Instructions
- Slice 1.5 lbs chicken breasts horizontally into thin cutlets. Generously season both surfaces with salt and black pepper.
- Warm 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high temperature. Carefully place chicken cutlets into hot pan, cooking approximately 4-5 minutes per side until golden and thoroughly cooked. Transfer chicken to a separate plate.
- Lower skillet heat to medium. Add ½ cup drained sun-dried tomatoes and 3 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until aromatic.
- Pour 1 cup heavy cream and ½ cup chicken broth into skillet. Whisk in ½ cup Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, and optional ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes.
- Allow sauce to reach a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally until ingredients blend smoothly.
- Gently nestle cooked chicken back into sauce. Let chicken absorb flavors and sauce slightly thicken for 5-7 minutes.
- Sample sauce and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.
- Optional: Sprinkle fresh basil or parsley on top. Serve immediately while sauce remains warm and creamy.
Notes
- Slice chicken breasts thinly to ensure even cooking and maximum flavor absorption.
- Use a meat thermometer to check chicken reaches 165°F for perfect doneness without overcooking.
- For a lighter version, swap heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt and reduce Parmesan quantity.
- Sun-dried tomatoes add intense flavor, but can be substituted with roasted red peppers if needed.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-19 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 44 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg