Description
This Easy Creamy Marry Me Chicken recipe is a crowd-pleasing dish with tender chicken simmered in a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce. Perfect for date nights or family dinners!
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp chili flakes (optional)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, and sear for 5–6 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 1 minute.
- Add chicken broth, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, oregano, and sun-dried tomatoes. Stir well and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon the sauce over the chicken, and cook for an additional 5–7 minutes until chicken is fully cooked.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve with pasta, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Add a splash of white wine for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg