This is the kind of dinner that looks like you fussed over it and takes almost no effort. The sauce — cream, parmesan, and sweet sun-dried tomatoes — comes together in the same pan you seared the chicken in, picking up all the browned flavor along the way.
Marry Me Chicken — Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning · 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- Fresh basil, to serve
Instructions
- Season the chicken. Sear in olive oil over medium-high, ~5 min per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
- Lower the heat, add garlic, cook 30 seconds. Add broth, cream, parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
- Simmer 3–4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Return the chicken, spoon the sauce over, and simmer 8–10 minutes until cooked through (165°F).
- Finish with fresh basil. Serve over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Make-Ahead & Swaps
Chicken thighs work beautifully here and stay juicier. For a lighter sauce, swap half the cream for extra broth and finish with a splash of the reserved pasta water. Leftovers keep 3 days and reheat gently on the stove.
Marry Me Chicken FAQ
Can I use chicken thighs instead of breasts?
Yes — boneless thighs work beautifully and stay juicier. Just cook until they reach 165°F.
How do I make the sauce lighter?
Swap half the heavy cream for extra chicken broth and finish with a splash of pasta water to loosen it.
What do I serve it with?
Pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes — anything that soaks up the creamy sun-dried tomato sauce.
Want the Restaurant-Level Sauce?
There's one 30-second step that gives this sauce that glossy, restaurant-style richness — and it uses something you already have in the pan.
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