Marry Me Chicken: Creamy Parmesan Dinner
Make this popular, restaurant-style Marry Me Chicken at home. This easy weeknight chicken recipe features tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich, sun-dried tomato and Parmesan cream sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Total Time: 35 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop and Oven
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the chicken breasts for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside on a plate.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Do not let it burn.
- Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let it simmer for 1 minute.
- Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and heavy cream. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened. Taste the sauce and add more salt or pepper if needed.
- Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit).
- Remove from the oven. Garnish with fresh chopped basil before serving. Serve this chicken with pasta or mashed potatoes to soak up the sauce.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, let the cream simmer uncovered for a few extra minutes before adding the chicken back in.
- This dish pairs well with steamed asparagus or crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast with sauce
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 40
- Saturated Fat: 22
- Unsaturated Fat: 18
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 42
- Cholesterol: 180
Find it online: https://www.purecookingjoy.com/marry-me-chicken-recipe/