Description
Rich, creamy chicken breasts in a garlicky Parmesan sauce with sun-dried tomatoes. Fast, elegant, and perfect for weeknight dinners or date nights at home!
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (or mix of basil, oregano, thyme)
- red pepper flakes, optional
- fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
1. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
2. Reduce heat to medium, add butter, and sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook 1–2 minutes.
3. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Stir in Parmesan, Italian herbs, and optional red pepper flakes. Simmer 3–5 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
4. Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over it, and simmer 2–3 minutes to meld flavors.
5. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve over pasta, rice, or roasted vegetables.
Notes
Quick & Tasty Marry Me Chicken is a fast, flavorful dish perfect for weeknights or date nights. Make-ahead options, variations with spinach or mushrooms, and pasta twists make it versatile and crowd-pleasing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 140mg