Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon

Creamy Garlic Marry Me Chicken


  • Author: Livia Scott
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Creamy Garlic Marry Me Chicken is a rich, easy dinner made with tender seared chicken, garlic cream sauce, Parmesan, and sun-dried tomatoes. This cozy chicken dinner is perfect for weeknight dinner ideas, date-night food ideas, quick comfort food, and an easy recipe to serve with mashed potatoes, pasta, rice, or roasted vegetables.


Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1/2 teaspoon paprika

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons butter

5 cloves garlic, minced

3/4 cup chicken broth

1 cup heavy cream

3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped

1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

2 tablespoons fresh basil or parsley, chopped


Instructions

1. Pat the chicken dry, then season both sides with salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika.

2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken until golden on both sides, then transfer it to a plate.

3. Lower the heat to medium and melt the butter in the same skillet. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant.

4. Pour in the chicken broth and scrape the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Simmer for 1 minute.

5. Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and red pepper flakes. Simmer gently until the sauce begins to thicken.

6. Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top. Simmer until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.

7. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and serve warm with mashed potatoes, pasta, rice, or vegetables.

Notes

Do not boil the sauce after adding the cream and Parmesan. Keep it at a gentle simmer so the sauce stays smooth, creamy, and rich instead of separating.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: American-inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
  • Calories: 545
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 780mg
  • Fat: 34g
  • Saturated Fat: 17g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 48g
  • Cholesterol: 185mg

Keywords: creamy garlic marry me chicken, easy chicken dinner, creamy chicken recipe, garlic chicken, weeknight dinner ideas