Marry Me Chicken (Printable)

Seared chicken in a luscious cream, garlic and sun-dried tomato sauce finished with Parmesan and fresh herbs.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
03 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
04 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (use gluten-free if needed)

→ Sauce

05 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
06 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
07 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
08 - 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
09 - ¾ cup heavy cream
10 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
11 - ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and sliced
12 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
13 - ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
14 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme

→ Garnish

15 - Fresh basil or parsley, chopped

# How-To:

01 - Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt and pepper. Lightly dredge each breast in flour, shaking off excess.
02 - Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and sear for 4–5 minutes per side or until golden brown. Remove chicken and set aside.
03 - Lower heat to medium, add minced garlic to the same skillet, and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits. Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, red pepper flakes (if using), and thyme. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
05 - Return chicken to skillet, spooning sauce over the top. Cover and simmer for 8–10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F/74°C).
06 - Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil or parsley.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The rich, velvety sauce clings to every bite and makes even weeknights feel like a celebration.
  • It comes together quickly and forgivingly, so you can focus on conversation instead of fussing over the stove.
02 -
  • If you crank the heat too high when adding the cream, it can separate—gentle simmering is your friend.
  • Letting the chicken finish in the sauce guarantees it stays moist and soaks up every bit of the spiced, tomatoey flavor.
03 -
  • Pound chicken breasts to even thickness for quicker, more uniform cooking.
  • Freshly grated Parmesan melts better than pre-grated—your sauce will thank you.
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