Marry Me Chicken

Marry Me Chicken

The viral sensation that lives up to its name — tender pan-seared chicken breasts smothered in a luscious sun-dried tomato cream sauce with garlic, parmesan, and fresh herbs. Rich, restaurant-worthy, and ready in under 40 minutes, this is the weeknight dinner that earns a proposal.

4 servings · Prep 10 min · Cook 28 min · Total 38 min

Italian · Main Course · Dinner

Main

  • 4 piece boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded to even thickness (about ¾ inch)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Sauce

  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes oil-packed, drained and roughly chopped
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth low-sodium
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated

Garnish

  • 2 tbsp fresh basil thinly sliced or torn

Equipment

  • Stovetop
  • Aluminum Foil
  • Skillet
  • Pie Dish
  • Paper Towel
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Measuring Cups
  • Plates
  • Knife
  • Pan
  • Tongs
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Cutting Board

Instructions

  1. Pat the @[Chicken Breasts] dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with @[Salt], @[Black Pepper], and @[Garlic Powder]. Heat @[Olive Oil] in a large #[Skillet] over ^[medium-high heat] until shimmering. Add the @[Chicken Breasts] and sear without moving for ~[4–5 minutes] per side, until golden brown and cooked through (%[internal temp 165°F]). Transfer to a plate and tent loosely with foil.
  2. Reduce heat to ^[medium]. In the same #[Skillet] (don't wipe it out — those browned bits are flavor gold), add the @[Garlic] minced and @[Sun-Dried Tomatoes]. Sauté for ~[1–2 minutes] until the @[Garlic] is fragrant and just golden. Stir in the @[Red Pepper Flakes], @[Oregano], and @[Thyme] and cook for ~[30 seconds] more.
  3. Pour in the @[Chicken Broth] and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let it reduce for ~[1–2 minutes], then pour in the @[Heavy Cream]. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer. Add the @[Parmesan Cheese] grated and stir until fully melted and the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened, about ~[3–4 minutes]. Taste and adjust seasoning with @[Salt] and @[Black Pepper].
  4. Return the seared @[Chicken Breasts] to the #[Skillet], nestling them into the sauce. Spoon the sauce generously over the top. Simmer on ^[low heat] for ~[3–5 minutes] to warm the @[Chicken Breasts] through and let it absorb the flavors. Garnish with @[Basil] fresh and an extra sprinkle of @[Parmesan Cheese]. Serve immediately over pasta, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.