Description

Indulge in this Unique Creamy Marry Me Chicken recipe! A rich, Parmesan-infused cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes makes this an irresistible dish, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Ready in under 40 minutes!

Ingredients

Scale

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

Pat the chicken breasts dry and season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.

Step 2: Prepare the Creamy Sauce

In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds.
Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits from the pan.
Add heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir well.

Step 3: Add Flavor and Simmer

Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and Italian seasoning.
Let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes.

Step 4: Return Chicken to the Pan

Place seared chicken back into the skillet, spooning sauce over the top.
Cover and simmer on low for 10 minutes until fully cooked.

Step 5: Garnish and Serve

Sprinkle fresh basil over the dish.
Serve hot with pasta, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.

Notes

Mushroom Marry Me Chicken: Add sautéed mushrooms.
Spicy Version: Increase red pepper flakes or add hot sauce.
Dairy-Free Alternative: Use coconut cream and nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan.
Extra Veggies: Add spinach or bell peppers.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American-Italian

Keywords: Marry Me Chicken, creamy chicken recipe, easy chicken dinner, Parmesan chicken, sun-dried tomato chicken