Description
Marry Me Chicken is a romantic one-pan dish featuring pan-seared chicken in a creamy sun-dried tomato, garlic, and Parmesan sauce. It’s rich, flavorful, and impressively easy—a perfect weeknight or date-night meal.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, chopped
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning (or mixture of dried thyme and oregano)
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh basil or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, warm olive oil and sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for ~30 seconds until fragrant. Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and stir.
- Pour in chicken broth and let it reduce slightly (~1–2 minutes).
- Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Whisk continuously until sauce thickens (~3–5 minutes).
- Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over it, and simmer for 2–3 more minutes to marry flavors.
- Sprinkle chopped basil or parsley on top and serve hot, alongside pasta, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for richer, juicier results.
- Swap heavy cream for half-and-half or coconut milk for a lighter or dairy-free version.
- Stir in spinach or kale at the end for added greens.
- Add a splash of white wine before the broth for more flavor depth.
- Top with crispy bacon or pancetta for smoky crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
