Description
Creamy Garlic Marry Me Chicken is a rich, cozy, easy dinner made with tender seared chicken, garlic parmesan cream sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, and Italian herbs. This quick chicken dinner is perfect for weeknight meals, romantic dinner ideas, family food ideas, and anyone who wants an easy recipe that tastes restaurant-worthy without a complicated process.
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons fresh basil or parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Pat the chicken dry, season both sides with salt and black pepper, then lightly coat each piece with flour. Shake off the excess.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden, then transfer it to a plate.
3. Reduce the heat to medium. Add butter to the same skillet, then stir in the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
5. Stir in the heavy cream, parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
6. Let the sauce simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes until it starts to thicken.
7. Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over the top.
8. Simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the chicken reaches 165°F and the sauce is creamy.
9. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then garnish with fresh basil or parsley.
10. Serve hot over pasta, mashed potatoes, rice, or with warm bread.
Notes
Pound the chicken to an even thickness so it cooks evenly and stays juicy.
Use freshly grated parmesan for the smoothest sauce and best flavor.
Keep the sauce at a gentle simmer, not a hard boil, so the cream stays silky.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American Italian Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 565
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
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