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Marry Me Chicken in a skillet with creamy parmesan sun-dried tomato sauce and fresh basil
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Marry Me Chicken (Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Recipe)

This Marry Me Chicken recipe features juicy pan-seared chicken simmered in a rich creamy Parmesan and sun-dried tomato sauce with garlic, herbs, and basil. It’s an easy one-pan dinner ready in about 30 minutes and perfect served over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes. This viral creamy sun-dried tomato chicken is packed with flavor and makes a restaurant-quality meal at home.
Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian-Inspired
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 520kcal
Cost $16 for entire recipe

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Tongs
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Wooden spoon or spatula

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes oil-packed
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • ½ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • ¼ cup fresh basil chopped

Instructions

Season the Chicken

  • Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.

Sear the Chicken

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add chicken and sear for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown.
  • Remove chicken and set aside.

Make the Sauce

  • Reduce heat to medium.
  • Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Pour in:
  • heavy cream
  • chicken broth
  • Stir well.

Add Flavor

  • Mix in:
  • Parmesan cheese
  • sun-dried tomatoes
  • Italian seasoning
  • red pepper flakes
  • Simmer 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.

Finish the Dish

  • Return chicken to the skillet.
  • Spoon sauce over the chicken and simmer 5–7 minutes until chicken is cooked through.

Garnish

  • Top with fresh basil and extra Parmesan.

Notes

Use thin chicken breasts for even cooking.
If your chicken breasts are large, slice them in half horizontally or gently pound them thinner so they cook evenly and stay juicy in this creamy Marry Me Chicken sauce.
Oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes add the best flavor.
For the richest taste, use oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes rather than dry ones. They blend perfectly into the creamy garlic Parmesan sauce.
Fresh Parmesan melts better than pre-shredded.
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese melts smoothly into the sauce and helps create the signature silky texture of this creamy sun-dried tomato chicken.
Let the sauce gently simmer.
Avoid boiling the cream sauce. A gentle simmer keeps the sauce smooth and prevents it from separating.
Great served over pasta or rice.
This Marry Me Chicken recipe pairs perfectly with fettuccine, mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the rich creamy sauce.
Add spinach for extra flavor and color.
Stir in a handful of fresh spinach during the final minutes of cooking for a popular variation of Marry Me Chicken with spinach.