Description
Creamy Garlic Marry Me Chicken is the kind of easy dinner that feels fancy the moment it hits the table. Juicy pan seared chicken breasts are tucked into a rich parmesan cream sauce with garlic, sun dried tomatoes, and Italian herbs for a cozy, flavor packed meal. This is a great choice for quick dinner nights, easy dinner recipes, comfort food cravings, family meals, date night at home, and hearty food ideas when you want something simple but impressive.
Ingredients
2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
5 cloves garlic, minced
3/4 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/3 cup chopped sun dried tomatoes
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or parsley
Instructions
1. Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create 4 thinner cutlets, then season both sides with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat and sear the chicken for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden and nearly cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
3. Reduce the heat to medium and add the butter to the same skillet. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
5. Stir in the heavy cream, parmesan cheese, sun dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
6. Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top. Simmer for 5 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce is creamy.
7. Sprinkle with chopped fresh basil or parsley and serve hot over mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice.
Notes
Use freshly grated parmesan for the smoothest sauce and best flavor.
If the sauce gets too thick, stir in a splash of chicken broth or cream before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken cutlet with sauce
- Calories: 545
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
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