Marry Me Chicken (Printable)

Seared chicken in a tangy sun-dried tomato and Parmesan cream, ready in about 35 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
03 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
04 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (use gluten-free if needed)

→ Sauce

05 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
06 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
07 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
08 - 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
09 - ¾ cup heavy cream
10 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
11 - ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and sliced
12 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
13 - ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
14 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme

→ Garnish

15 - Fresh basil or parsley, chopped

# Directions:

01 - Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt and pepper. Lightly dredge each breast in flour, shaking off excess.
02 - Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and sear for 4–5 minutes per side or until golden brown. Remove chicken and set aside.
03 - Lower heat to medium, add minced garlic to the same skillet, and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits. Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, red pepper flakes (if using), and thyme. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
05 - Return chicken to skillet, spooning sauce over the top. Cover and simmer for 8–10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F/74°C).
06 - Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil or parsley.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • You get to mop up every last drop of sauce with bread, and nobody will judge you for it.
  • The silky creaminess matched with savory chicken makes this one a hands-down crowd-pleaser at any table.
02 -
  • If you rush the searing step, the chicken won’t get that crave-worthy crispness that holds up under the sauce.
  • I once used pre-shredded Parmesan and the sauce turned out grainy—freshly grated really is the secret for smoothness.
03 -
  • Browning the chicken patiently on each side makes all the difference in depth of flavor and texture.
  • A splash of leftover wine in the sauce (if you have it) adds a secret restaurant touch—just a couple tablespoons is magic.
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