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Creamy Marry Me Chicken: Close-up of the delicious, saucy dish.
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Marry Me Chicken (Creamy & Irresistible)

This creamy Marry Me Chicken features seared chicken breasts in a rich, garlic-Parmesan sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and herbs. It’s the perfect date-night or crowd-pleasing meal that comes together in one skillet!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, chopped (reserve oil)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.25 cup chopped fresh basil (optional)
  • to serve pasta or mashed potatoes

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Measuring cups
  • wooden spoon or spatula
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
  3. Add 2 tbsp reserved oil from sun-dried tomatoes to the same skillet. Add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Pour in heavy cream. Bring to a simmer while stirring constantly.
  5. Stir in Parmesan and Italian seasoning. Simmer 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Return chicken to skillet. Cover and simmer on low for 10–15 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
  7. Garnish with chopped fresh basil (optional). Serve hot over pasta or mashed potatoes.

Notes

Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest sauce. Don’t skip the sun-dried tomato oil — it adds depth and helps balance the cream. Serve with pasta, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread to soak up every drop of sauce.