Description

Marry Me Chicken is a creamy, garlicky, and indulgent dish that tastes like a restaurant favorite but is simple enough for home cooking. Tender seared chicken breasts are bathed in a rich sun-dried tomato and Parmesan cream sauce that clings to every bite. This recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners, date nights, or entertaining guests. It’s versatile, flavorful, and guaranteed to impress anyone at your table. The combination of juicy chicken, aromatic garlic, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, and velvety cream makes every bite irresistible.

Ingredients

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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon tomato oil (optional, from sun-dried tomatoes)
¾ cup chicken broth
¾ cup heavy cream
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan
Pinch of red pepper flakes
Fresh basil or thyme, for garnish

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Instructions

Pat chicken dry, season with salt and pepper, and lightly dredge in flour.
Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet, sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden. Remove chicken.
Sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes in the same skillet. Add tomato oil if desired.
Deglaze pan with chicken broth, then stir in heavy cream and Parmesan. Simmer gently until sauce thickens.
Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over, cover, and simmer 10–12 minutes until cooked through.
Garnish with fresh herbs and serve with preferred sides.

Notes

Pat chicken dry for better sear.
Use freshly grated Parmesan for a silky sauce.
Adjust seasoning and red pepper flakes to taste.
Sauce can be reheated gently, adding liquid if needed.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Skillet / Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4
Calories: 450
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 650mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 6g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 42g
Cholesterol: 145mg