Marry Me Chicken (Printable)
Creamy chicken with sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan and herbs simmered in a silky pan sauce.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
04 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
→ Sauce
05 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 1 cup heavy cream
07 - 1/2 cup chicken broth
08 - 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
09 - 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and sliced
10 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
11 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
12 - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
→ Garnish
13 - Fresh basil, chopped (optional)
# How To Make It:
01 - Season chicken breasts on both sides with salt and black pepper.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and nearly cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
03 - Lower the heat to medium in the same skillet. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Pour heavy cream and chicken broth into the skillet, stirring to deglaze any browned bits from the pan.
05 - Stir in grated Parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, dried oregano, dried thyme, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken slightly.
06 - Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them in the sauce. Simmer gently for 8 to 10 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and sauce reaches a creamy consistency.
07 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Garnish with freshly chopped basil just before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It turns everyday ingredients into a luxuriously creamy dinner you could proudly serve on a special night in.
- The sauce is so good that every last drop cries out for bread or pasta to catch it.
02 -
- If you rush the garlic, it burns easily and can make the whole sauce taste sharp—slow down here.
- Letting the chicken rest a moment after searing keeps it juicy when it simmers in the sauce.
03 -
- Always scrape up the browned bits from the skillet after searing—those little pieces bring loads of flavor to the sauce.
- Finishing with fresh basil at the very end makes the whole dish feel restaurant special, and people notice.