Marry Me Chicken (In a Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce)
Marry Me Chicken (In a Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce) is the perfect dish to impress your loved ones! This creamy, savory meal features tender chicken breasts bathed in a rich parmesan cream sauce, enhanced by the delightful flavors of sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil. Ideal for romantic dinners or family gatherings, this one-skillet wonder takes just 15 minutes to prepare and offers an explosion of flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Whether you serve it over pasta, rice, or alongside crusty bread, Marry Me Chicken is guaranteed to become a cherished favorite in your culinary repertoire.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- ¾ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated fresh parmesan cheese
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken until golden brown, about 6–7 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and sauté garlic for about 1 minute. Add chicken broth and scrape browned bits from the bottom.
- Stir in heavy cream and parmesan cheese; simmer for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Mix in sun-dried tomatoes and seasonings. Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it well with sauce, and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve garnished with fresh basil and extra parmesan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 135mg