Description

Creamy Garlic Marry Me Chicken is a comforting and elegant skillet dinner featuring tender seared chicken breasts smothered in a rich garlic parmesan cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, herbs, and a touch of heat from red pepper flakes. Perfect for a special weeknight meal that feels indulgent yet easy to prepare.

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, if needed, slice thick breasts into thinner cutlets for 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 chicken and sear for 4 to 5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
Sauté Garlic: Lower the heat to medium and add unsalted butter to the same skillet. Stir in minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, taking care not to burn it.
Deglaze the Pan: Pour in the chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the skillet to loosen any browned bits for extra flavor.
Make the Sauce: Stir in the heavy cream, parmesan cheese, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and red pepper flakes. Let the sauce simmer gently for 3 to 4 minutes until it starts to thicken.
Finish Cooking Chicken in Sauce: Return the seared chicken to the skillet and spoon the creamy sauce over the top. Simmer on medium-low heat for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and is cooked through with a creamy sauce coating.
Serve: Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary. Garnish with fresh chopped basil or parsley. Serve warm alongside pasta, rice, potatoes, or your choice of vegetables.

Notes

For thicker chicken breasts, slice them to an even thickness to ensure uniform cooking.
Use freshly grated parmesan cheese for the best flavor and texture in the sauce.
Adjust red pepper flakes to your heat preference or omit for a milder sauce.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
This dish pairs beautifully with creamy mashed potatoes or buttered pasta to soak up the sauce.

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

Keywords: Creamy Garlic Chicken, Marry Me Chicken, Garlic Parmesan Chicken, Skillet Chicken Recipe, Cream Sauce Chicken, Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken