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Marry Me Chicken

Marry Me Chicken is a rich, creamy skillet dinner made with tender chicken, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and a savory Parmesan cream sauce. Bold, comforting, and ready in under 30 minutes, it’s an easy weeknight meal that feels special enough for guests.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Chicken breast boneless, skinless
  • 2 tbsp Oil for searing
  • Salt for taste
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Paprika
  • For the Creamy Sauce:
  • 3 Cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup Chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1/2 tsp Red pepper flakes optional, for the kick
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup Tomato sun-dried, drained & chopped
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • Fresh basil or parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Chicken
    Pat chicken dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side, until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  2. Make the Sauce
    In the same skillet, melt butter and add garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Add Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and sun-dried tomatoes.
  3. Simmer
    Lower heat and simmer the sauce for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.
  4. Add Chicken Back In
    Return seared chicken breasts to the skillet. Spoon sauce over the top. Simmer for 8–10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and tender.
  5. Garnish and Serve
    Sprinkle with chopped basil or parsley and serve warm.