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Quick & Tasty Marry Me Chicken

Rich, creamy chicken breasts in a garlicky Parmesan sauce with sun-dried tomatoes 🍗🧄🧀. Fast, elegant, and perfect for weeknight dinners or date nights at home!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Italian-American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
Sauce & Flavorings
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp dried Italian herbs or mix of basil, oregano, thyme
  • red pepper flakes optional for a slight kick
  • fresh parsley chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Meat thermometer
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Spoon or spatula

Method
 

  1. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  2. Reduce heat to medium, add butter, and sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook 1–2 minutes.
  3. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Stir in Parmesan, Italian herbs, and optional red pepper flakes. Simmer 3–5 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
  4. Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over it, and simmer 2–3 minutes to meld flavors.
  5. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve over pasta, rice, or roasted vegetables.

Notes

Quick & Tasty Marry Me Chicken is a fast, flavorful dish perfect for weeknights or date nights. Make-ahead options, variations with spinach or mushrooms, and pasta twists make it versatile and crowd-pleasing.