Marry Me Chicken with Creamy Parmesan Sauce

This Marry Me Chicken Recipe features tender chicken breasts cooked in a creamy Parmesan sauce, making it a perfect choice for a special dinner.

With simple ingredients like sun-dried tomatoes and garlic, this one-pan dish is both healthy and easy to prepare.

Ideal for impressing loved ones, this recipe combines rich flavors with minimal cleanup, making it one of the best chicken breast dinner ideas.

Easy One-Pan Marry Me Chicken Recipe

This dish showcases chicken breasts seared to perfection and simmered in a luscious sauce made with heavy cream, chicken broth, and Parmesan cheese.

The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and serves 4 people.

Cook and Prep Times:

• Serves: 4
• Prep time: 10 minutes
• Cook time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 4 chicken breasts
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 cup chicken broth or see swaps below
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup Parmesan cheese
• Fresh parsley for garnish

NOTE: If you don’t have chicken broth, try these easy swaps: use water with a pinch of salt, vegetable broth, or a splash of white wine. Parmesan in the sauce will still add plenty of flavor.

How to Make Marry Me Chicken

1. Season the Chicken:

• Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.

2. Sear the Chicken:

• In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
• Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
• Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

3. Sauté Aromatics:

• In the same skillet, add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and minced garlic.
• Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

4. Make the Sauce:

• Stir in the Italian seasoning, chicken broth, and heavy cream.
• Bring to a simmer and let it cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.

5. Add Parmesan:

• Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
• Return the chicken to the skillet and coat it in the sauce.

6. Garnish and Serve:

• Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
• Enjoy your Marry Me Chicken with pasta or rice.

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Side Serving suggestions:

What can you serve Marry Me Chicken with? Try these suggestions:

• Serve over pasta (like fettuccine or penne) to soak up the creamy sauce.
• Pair with mashed potatoes or garlic butter rice for a hearty meal.
• Keep it light with steamed vegetables or a simple green salad.
• Spoon the sauce over crusty bread to enjoy every drop.
• Try it with roasted asparagus or green beans for a fresh, vibrant side.