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Close-up of pan-seared chicken breasts in a creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and herbs for the Marry Me Chicken Recipe.

Marry Me Chicken Recipe with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Parmesan

This Marry Me Chicken recipe is creamy, savory, and loaded with juicy chicken, rich parmesan cheese, garlic, and sweet sun dried tomatoes in every bite. Perfect for date nights, family dinners, and comforting meals, this easy skillet chicken recipe delivers restaurant-style flavor with a silky sauce everyone will love.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 540
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes chopped
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoons chopped basil

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

  1. Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
  2. Season chicken with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add chicken breasts and sear for 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked. Chicken should reach 165°F.
  5. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  6. Lower heat to medium and add garlic and sun dried tomatoes to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  7. Pour in chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the pan.
  8. Stir in heavy cream, parmesan cheese, and crushed red pepper flakes.
  9. Simmer sauce for 3 to 4 minutes until thickened and creamy.
  10. Stir in butter until melted.
  11. Return chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over the top.
  12. Simmer for 2 more minutes until heated through.
  13. Garnish with chopped basil and serve warm.

Notes

Freshly grated parmesan melts smoothly into the sauce and creates the richest flavor. Serve this creamy chicken over pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice to soak up every bit of the savory parmesan sauce.