Creamy Marry Me Chicken
This viral Creamy Marry Me Chicken recipe features juicy chicken in a rich sun-dried tomato and parmesan cream sauce. It’s a one-pan meal ready in 30 minutes, perfect for a romantic dinner or busy weeknight.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 20
- Total Time: 25
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
1.5 lbs (700g) Chicken Breasts (cut into cutlets)
1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour (optional for dredging)
Salt and Black Pepper to taste
2 tbsp Olive Oil
1 tbsp Butter
3 cloves Garlic, minced
1 cup Chicken Broth (low sodium)
3/4 cup Heavy Cream
1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
1/3 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes, chopped
1 tsp Dried Oregano
1 tsp Dried Thyme
1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
Fresh Basil for garnish
Instructions
1. Season chicken cutlets with salt and pepper. Lightly dredge in flour (shake off excess).
2. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Sear chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
4. In the same pan, sauté garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Pour in chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up brown bits.
6. Add heavy cream, parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, thyme, and red pepper flakes.
7. Simmer on low for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
8. Return chicken to the pan and spoon sauce over it to warm through.
9. Garnish with fresh basil and serve immediately.
Notes
Low Carb Option: Skip the flour and serve over zucchini noodles.
Storage: Keeps in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat gently on the stove.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 35
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 45
- Cholesterol: 140
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