Marry Me Chicken is a rich, creamy, and irresistibly delicious dish made with tender chicken breasts in a sun-dried tomato parmesan sauce. This one-pan meal is elegant enough for a date night but easy enough for a weeknight dinner. Serve it over pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice for a meal that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients:
3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
½ cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon fresh basil or parsley (for garnish)
Instructions:
Prepare the Chicken:
Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels, then season both sides with salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.Sear the Chicken:
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown. The chicken doesn’t need to be fully cooked yet. Remove it from the skillet and set aside.Make the Sauce:
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add minced garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in red pepper flakes for a little heat (optional).Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let it simmer for about 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
Add Cream & Flavor:
Stir in the heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, sundried tomatoes, and Italian seasoning. Let the sauce simmer for 2–3 minutes until it thickens slightly.Return the Chicken to the Pan:
Place the seared chicken breasts back into the skillet, spooning some of the sauce over them. Cover and let simmer for another 8–10 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F).Finish & Serve:
Garnish with fresh basil or parsley for a pop of color and flavor. Serve hot over pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice, making sure to spoon extra sauce over everything!
Tips & Variations:
Make it Spicier: Add more red pepper flakes or a dash of cayenne pepper.
Use Chicken Thighs: Boneless, skinless thighs work well and stay juicy.
Add Veggies: Stir in spinach or mushrooms for extra texture.
Wine Option: Replace half of the chicken broth with dry white wine for depth of flavor.
Storage: Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze them for 2 months.
This Marry Me Chicken is creamy, savory, and packed with flavor—a dish so good it just might lead to a proposal!
Marry Me Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 –4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for spice
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken:
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels, then season both sides with salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Sear the Chicken:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown. The chicken doesn’t need to be fully cooked yet. Remove it from the skillet and set aside.
- Make the Sauce:
- In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add minced garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in red pepper flakes for a little heat (optional).
- Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let it simmer for about 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Add Cream & Flavor:
- Stir in the heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and Italian seasoning. Let the sauce simmer for 2–3 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Return the Chicken to the Pan:
- Place the seared chicken breasts back into the skillet, spooning some of the sauce over them. Cover and let simmer for another 8–10 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Finish & Serve:
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley for a pop of color and flavor. Serve hot over pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice, making sure to spoon extra sauce over everything!
