Description
Juicy boneless, skinless chicken breasts simmered to perfection in a rich, creamy sauce made with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasonings. This savory and indulgent Italian-American dish, known as Marry Me Chicken, is perfect for a romantic dinner or a comforting family meal.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garnish
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides evenly with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning to build foundational flavor.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear until golden brown on both sides and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side depending on thickness. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
- Make the sauce: Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Allow the mixture to simmer gently for 2-3 minutes to slightly thicken the sauce.
- Add Parmesan cheese: Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until fully melted and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
- Simmer chicken in sauce: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon some sauce over the top, and simmer together for 5 minutes. This lets the chicken soak up the sauce flavors and keeps it moist.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle fresh basil leaves over the chicken before serving. This adds a fresh, aromatic finish to the dish. Serve hot over your choice of pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice.
Notes
- Serve over pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice to soak up the delicious sauce.
- For best texture and flavor, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese rather than pre-grated.
- If sun-dried tomatoes are packed in oil, drain them before chopping to avoid excess oiliness.
- To reduce calories, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or use a light cream alternative.
- Fresh basil can be substituted with fresh parsley or oregano for a different herbal note.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
