Description

Creamy Garlic Marry Me Chicken is a rich and flavorful skillet chicken dish featuring tender boneless chicken breasts simmered in a luscious garlic parmesan cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh herbs. It’s perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner served alongside pasta, rice, or vegetables.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken and Seasonings

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon paprika

Sauce and Garnishes

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. If the breasts are thick, slice them into thinner cutlets to ensure even cooking. Season both sides of the chicken with kosher salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika.
Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and sear them for 4 to 5 minutes on each side until they develop a golden brown crust. Once seared, transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
Sauté Garlic: Lower the heat to medium. In the same skillet, add unsalted butter. When melted, stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, making sure not to burn it.
Deglaze the Pan: Pour in the chicken broth and use a spatula to scrape up the browned bits stuck to the bottom of the skillet. This adds depth of flavor to the sauce.
Make the Cream Sauce: Stir in the heavy cream, freshly grated parmesan cheese, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and red pepper flakes. Let the mixture simmer gently for 3 to 4 minutes until the sauce starts to thicken.
Simmer Chicken in Sauce: Return the seared chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top. Continue to simmer on medium-low heat for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F and the sauce is creamy and well combined.
Final Touches and Serve: Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with salt or pepper if needed. Garnish with freshly chopped basil or parsley. Serve warm with your choice of pasta, rice, potatoes, or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.

Notes

For a thicker sauce, allow it to simmer a little longer before adding the chicken back in.
Sun-dried tomatoes add a tangy sweetness; you can substitute with roasted red peppers if desired.
If you prefer a milder sauce, reduce or omit the red pepper flakes.
Use fresh chicken breasts for best texture and flavor; thin slicing helps the chicken cook evenly and quickly.
Serve with crusty bread to soak up the creamy sauce for an indulgent meal.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian-American

Keywords: Creamy garlic chicken, parmesan chicken, sun-dried tomato chicken, easy dinner recipe, creamy chicken skillet