Description
Creamy Garlic Marry Me Chicken is a decadent skillet meal featuring tender boneless skinless chicken breasts seared to golden perfection and nestled in a rich, garlicky parmesan cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh herbs. This comforting dinner is simple to prepare yet offers an impressive restaurant-quality taste that pairs perfectly with pasta, rice, or vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil or parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and slice thick breasts into thinner cutlets if preferred for faster cooking. Season both sides evenly with kosher salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika to enhance flavor.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken in the hot skillet and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side until the chicken develops a golden-brown crust. Then transfer the chicken to a plate to rest.
- Cook the Garlic: Reduce the heat to medium. Add unsalted butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned, building the base for the sauce.
- Deglaze the Pan: Pour in the chicken broth and use a spatula to scrape up all the flavorful browned bits stuck to the bottom of the skillet, incorporating them into the liquid for deeper sauce flavor.
- Add Cream and Cheese: Stir in the heavy cream, freshly grated parmesan cheese, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and red pepper flakes. Simmer gently for 3 to 4 minutes until the sauce starts to thicken and flavors meld.
- Simmer Chicken in Sauce: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them in the creamy sauce. Spoon the sauce over the top, then simmer on medium-low heat for 6 to 8 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F and the sauce becomes luxuriously creamy.
- Finish and Serve: Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary. Garnish with freshly chopped basil or parsley for brightness. Serve warm alongside pasta, rice, potatoes, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Notes
- Use thick chicken breasts or butterfly them for even cooking.
- Sun-dried tomatoes add a sweet and tangy flavor—opt for oil-packed for best taste.
- Make sure not to burn the garlic to avoid bitterness.
- Cooking the chicken low and slow in sauce ensures juicy, tender results.
- Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat gently on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: creamy garlic chicken, skillet chicken recipe, creamy parmesan chicken, marry me chicken, easy dinner recipes, sun-dried tomato chicken, garlic parmesan sauce
