Easy Creamy Marry Me Chicken Recipe
This Easy Creamy Marry Me Chicken recipe is a luscious, flavor-packed dish made with tender chicken breasts smothered in a creamy, garlic-Parmesan sauce. Perfect for impressing guests or treating loved ones, this recipe is simple to follow and sure to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- Fresh basil, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sear the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the skillet. Simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese, dried thyme, oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes. Continue to cook until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Add the sun-dried tomatoes and return the chicken to the skillet. Spoon the sauce over the chicken and simmer for 2-3 more minutes.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Serve over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes to soak up the delicious sauce.
- Adjust the level of crushed red pepper flakes based on your spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg