Description
Creamy, tender Marry Me Chicken with sun-dried tomatoes and parmesan sauce. This one-pan Italian-American classic is rich, flavorful, and ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/3 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
Instructions
1. Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper. Slice in half horizontally if very thick.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 8–10 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove to a plate.
3. Add a splash of oil from the sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet. Sauté grated garlic for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
4. Add heavy cream, chicken broth, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil, dried thyme, dried oregano, grated parmesan, and chili flakes. Stir until cheese melts and sauce is smooth.
5. Return chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over the top. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat for 10 minutes or until chicken reaches 165°F and sauce thickens.
6. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and serve hot.
Notes
Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
For the creamiest texture, do not substitute heavy cream with milk or low-fat options.
Allow chicken to sear undisturbed for 5 minutes to develop a golden crust.
If chicken breasts are very thick, consider finishing in a 420°F oven for 10–15 minutes after searing.
Use freshly grated parmesan cheese for best melting and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 480
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 14
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 37
- Cholesterol: 135