Easy Creamy 30-Minute Marry Me Chicken
A quick and easy creamy chicken recipe ready in 30 minutes, featuring tender chicken breasts in a rich sauce with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and parmesan cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or dinner parties.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6–8 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (jarred in oil preferred)
- 1 cup chicken broth (low sodium)
- 1 cup heavy cream (full fat)
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Instructions
- Pat dry chicken breasts and season both sides generously with salt and pepper. Let rest.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
- Sear chicken breasts without crowding for 5-6 minutes on the first side until golden brown. Flip and cook 4-5 minutes more until internal temperature reaches 160°F. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add butter and minced garlic to skillet. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping browned bits from pan. Simmer 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Whisk in heavy cream and parmesan cheese slowly. Add red pepper flakes if using. Stir gently until sauce thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
- Return chicken to skillet, nestle into sauce, and simmer on low for 5 minutes to meld flavors and finish cooking.
- Turn off heat and sprinkle fresh basil over the dish before serving.
Notes
For best results, pound chicken breasts to an even thickness (~¾ inch) for even cooking. Keep sauce at medium-low heat to prevent curdling. If sauce thickens too much, add a splash of broth to loosen. Can substitute coconut cream and nutritional yeast for a dairy-free version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast wit
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 35
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