Description
Marry Me Chicken is a creamy, flavorful chicken dish featuring tender seared chicken breasts smothered in a savory sauce of garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. This easy stovetop recipe is perfect for a comforting dinner and pairs well with pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Garnish
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper to enhance their natural flavor.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear for 4 to 5 minutes on each side until they develop a golden brown crust and are cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic and Spices: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for about 30 seconds until the garlic is fragrant, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
- Add Liquids and Simmer: Pour in the chicken broth, scraping the skillet bottom to release any browned bits for extra flavor. Bring to a simmer.
- Make the Sauce: Stir in heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and Italian seasoning. Reduce the heat and continue simmering for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
- Combine Chicken and Sauce: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet. Spoon the sauce generously over the chicken and simmer together for an additional 3 to 5 minutes to reheat the chicken and let the flavors meld.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh basil or parsley leaves before serving. Serve warm with your choice of pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice.
Notes
- This dish pairs perfectly with pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice for a complete meal.
- For a lighter cream sauce, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Slicing the chicken before returning it to the sauce makes serving easier and allows the sauce to coat more pieces.