Description
Marry Me Chicken: Juicy, tender chicken simmered in a rich parmesan cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil—an irresistibly flavorful main that looks fancy but is easy to make. Perfect for date nights, family dinners, or whenever you want a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt, or to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Season chicken with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, heavy cream, and chicken broth. Simmer for 3–4 minutes.
- Add Parmesan cheese and stir until sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Return chicken to the skillet and simmer for 8–10 minutes until cooked through.
- Sprinkle with fresh basil and serve warm.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, continue simmering a few minutes longer until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Freshly grated Parmesan gives the best flavor.
- You can substitute half-and-half for the cream, but the sauce will be lighter and less rich.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving to retain juiciness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 420-520
- Sugar: 0-4 g
- Sodium: 300-500 mg
- Fat: 30-40 g
- Saturated Fat: 15-25 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10-15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6-10 g
- Fiber: 0-1 g
- Protein: 25-35 g
- Cholesterol: 120-180 mg
Keywords: Marry Me Chicken, creamy parmesan chicken, sun-dried tomato chicken, basil chicken, skillet dinner, date night dinner, 4 servings, Italian-American comfort food