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Delicious creamy Marry Me Chicken dish is featured in this recipe article.

Marry Me Chicken

Marry Me Chicken is a creamy, savory dish featuring browned chicken breasts simmered in a sun-dried tomato and Parmesan sauce. This recipe emphasizes the importance of browning the chicken and using high-quality ingredients for optimal flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 6 ounces each
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained reserve 2 tablespoons oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet or sauté pan
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • Spatula or spoon

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  2. Sear the Chicken: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet, add the reserved oil from the sun-dried tomatoes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, or until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
  4. Build the Sauce: Add the sun-dried tomatoes, chicken broth, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes (if using) to the skillet. Stir to combine.
  5. Simmer the Sauce: Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
  6. Return Chicken to Sauce: Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and nestle them in the sauce. Spoon the sauce over the chicken.
  7. Simmer Together: Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 5-10 minutes, or until the chicken is heated through and the sauce has thickened further.
  8. Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh basil before serving. Serve hot with pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.

Notes

Pat the chicken dry before searing to achieve optimal browning. Use good-quality Parmesan cheese to help emulsify the sauce. For a richer flavor, use oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes and reserve the oil for sautéing the garlic. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Serve with pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.