Description
Creamy, savory, and weeknight-fast, this Marry Me Chicken wraps juicy sautéed chicken in a silky Parmesan–sun‑dried tomato sauce that feels like date night but cooks in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, halved into 4 thin cutlets
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1/4 cup fresh basil, thinly sliced
Instructions
1. Pat chicken dry. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden; transfer to a plate.
3. Reduce heat to medium. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes. Pour in chicken broth and scrape up browned bits.
5. Add heavy cream and Parmesan; stir until smooth. Simmer 2–3 minutes to thicken slightly.
6. Return chicken and any juices to the skillet. Spoon sauce over the chicken and simmer 4–6 minutes, or until the thickest piece reaches 165°F.
7. Stir in red pepper flakes (if using). Turn off heat and fold in fresh basil.
8. Taste and adjust salt/pepper. Serve over pasta, rice, or zucchini noodles, spooning extra sauce on top.
Notes
Lighten it up: Swap 1/2 cup of the cream with 1/2 cup milk; simmer a minute longer.
Dairy-free option: Use 1 cup full-fat coconut milk and 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan.
Thicker sauce: Simmer an extra 2–3 minutes, or add 2 tablespoons extra Parmesan.
Add-ins: A few handfuls of baby spinach can go in with the cream; wilt 1–2 minutes.
Leftovers: Refrigerate up to 3 days; reheat gently over low heat, adding a splash of broth or milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken cutlet with sauce (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg
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