Marry Me Chicken (In a Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce)
Marry Me Chicken (In a Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce) is a deliciously creamy dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a rich parmesan cream sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh basil. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends with its incredible flavors and stunning presentation. In just under an hour, you can create a comforting meal that pairs beautifully with pasta, rice, or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¾ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated fresh parmesan cheese
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- Minced garlic
- Dried oregano
- Crushed red pepper flakes
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes per side). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant, then add chicken broth. Stir in heavy cream, parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Return chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over it. Simmer for another 5-10 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 125mg