Description
This Best Marry Me Chicken recipe is creamy, rich, and irresistibly flavorful — the kind of dish that wins hearts with every bite. Tender, golden-seared chicken simmers in a luscious sun-dried tomato and Parmesan cream sauce that’s absolutely unforgettable.
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp paprika
2 tbsp olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
2 tbsp butter
Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden; remove and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Add chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up any brown bits.
6. Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
7. Simmer the sauce for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
8. Return chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over the top.
9. Cover and cook for 5–7 more minutes, until chicken is cooked through and tender.
10. Finish with butter and garnish with basil or parsley.
Notes
💍 Tip 1: Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness and flavor.
🍷 Tip 2: Add a splash of white wine for a restaurant-quality touch.
🍅 Tip 3: Toss the sauce with pasta for a full meal.
🌶️ Tip 4: Adjust chili flakes for a hint of heat or keep it mild.
💛 Tip 5: Perfect for date nights, family dinners, or impressing guests — it’s love at first bite!
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 515
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: marry me chicken, creamy chicken, sun-dried tomato sauce, romantic dinner, chicken skillet