Description
Creamy Marry Me Chicken is a quick, one-pan dinner featuring juicy chicken breasts in a luscious Parmesan cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes. Perfect for Valentine’s Day, date nights, or any time you want a cozy, restaurant-worthy meal at home.
Ingredients
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry and pound to even thickness (about 3/4-inch). Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Dredge chicken in flour, shaking off excess.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 4 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer to a plate.
- Lower heat to medium. Add garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits. Simmer for 1 minute.
- Add heavy cream and sun-dried tomatoes. Stir until blended and sauce starts to thicken.
- Return chicken and any juices to the pan. Spoon sauce over chicken. Simmer gently, partially covered, for 5-7 minutes until chicken is cooked through (internal temp 165°F).
- Sprinkle Parmesan into the sauce, stirring until melted and smooth. Remove from heat. Top with chopped basil.
- Plate chicken, spoon extra sauce on top, and garnish with more Parmesan and basil if desired.
Notes
For gluten-free, use cornstarch or a gluten-free flour blend for dredging. For dairy-free, swap heavy cream for coconut cream and Parmesan for nutritional yeast. Don’t overcrowd the pan—use a large skillet for best results. Let chicken rest in sauce for a few minutes before serving for extra juiciness. If sauce thickens too much, add a splash of broth or cream when reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast wit
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 23
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 9
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 32
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