Description
Marry Me Chicken is a creamy, flavorful skillet chicken dish featuring tender chicken breasts simmered in a rich sauce made with sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, and aromatic herbs. This easy stovetop recipe is perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner and pairs well with pasta, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
Garnish
- Fresh basil or parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt and black pepper evenly.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side until they develop a golden-brown crust and are cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté aromatics: Lower the heat to medium. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the same skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Make the sauce: Pour in the chicken broth and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits stuck to the bottom of the pan. Stir in heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, dried oregano, and dried thyme. Allow the sauce to simmer gently for 3 to 4 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Finish cooking the chicken: Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon the sauce over them, and let everything simmer for another 3 to 5 minutes to heat through and meld the flavors.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh basil or parsley over the top just before serving for a fresh herbal finish.
Notes
- This dish pairs beautifully with pasta, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
- You can substitute boneless chicken thighs for extra tenderness and flavor.
- For a richer sauce, add a splash of white wine along with the chicken broth during the sauce preparation step.
