Creamy Marry Me Chicken Recipe Easy Sun-Dried Tomato Dinner Idea
A quick and easy creamy chicken dish featuring sun-dried tomatoes and a luscious Parmesan sauce, perfect for busy weeknights and casual entertaining.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (thick-cut preferred)
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (preferably packed in oil, drained)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth (low sodium preferred)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (blend of dried basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary)
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Handful fresh basil or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F). Remove chicken and set aside.
- Lower heat to medium. Add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet. Stir frequently for 1-2 minutes until garlic is fragrant but not browned.
- Pour in chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up browned bits. Add heavy cream and stir to combine. Let simmer gently for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes (if using). Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
- Return chicken to the pan, nestle into the sauce, spoon sauce over top, cover loosely, and simmer on low heat for 5 minutes.
- Turn off heat and sprinkle chopped fresh basil or parsley on top.
- Serve immediately with extra sauce spooned over the chicken.
Notes
If sauce is too thick, add more broth or cream to loosen. If too thin, simmer uncovered to thicken. Avoid overcrowding pan when searing chicken. Use medium heat to prevent cream from curdling. Freshly grated Parmesan improves flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast wit
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 35
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