Easy Marry Me Chicken

One skillet chicken and sundried tomatoes with a serving spoon.

5 from 3 votes

This easy marry me chicken recipe is made to please and, when served to the right person, may even elicit a marriage proposal. This creamy chicken recipe is loaded with tender chicken and sundried tomatoes in a creamy, cheesy sauce that’s decadent and bursting with flavor.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Author: Mariam Ezzeddine

Ingredients

4 whole skinless and boneless chicken breasts
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground pepper
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon minced garlic
¾ cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
1 teaspoon Italian seasonings
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
½ cup parmesan cheese grated
Basil leaves to garnish

Instructions

Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Coat the chicken breasts with flour on both sides evenly.
Heat a large skillet with oil on a medium flame, add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes until they turn golden. Transfer them to a plate and set them aside.
To the same skillet, add the butter. Once the butter is melted, add the minced garlic and saute for a minute.
Add the chicken broth and allow it to simmer for 3-5 minutes.
Stir in the whipping cream and let it cook until the sauce begins to thicken slightly.
Add in the sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasonings, and red pepper flakes. Simmer the sauce for 2-3 minutes.
Sprinkle the parmesan cheese and stir until the cheese is completely melted.
Transfer the chicken back to the skillet along with the juices from the chicken, and cook for a couple of minutes.
Once done, garnish the creamy Marry Me chicken with basil and parmesan cheese.
Serve the chicken along with the greens on the side.

Notes

Select similar sized pieces of chicken for even cooking. Pound them with a meat mallet or slice them in half lengthwise, so they are also an even thickness.
When browning the chicken, it doesn’t have to cook all the way through. The chicken will finish cooking when it simmers in the sauce.
Look for sundried tomatoes packed in oil for the best flavor. Drain well before adding to the recipe.
Add a bit of the oil from the tomatoes to the pan when you saute the garlic for a flavor boost.
While you can use half and half, heavy cream will make the sauce thick and creamy.
Adjust the heat level by adjusting the amount of red pepper flakes you add.
Chicken should be cooked to a minimum temperature of 165 degrees F when checked with a meat thermometer.

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