Creamy Marry Me Chicken Made in One Skillet
Creamy, rich, and packed with flavor, this Best Marry Me Chicken recipe features pan-seared chicken in a sun-dried tomato parmesan cream sauce that’s perfect for special occasions or comforting dinners at home.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced into cutlets)
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for dredging)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup chicken broth
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
Fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
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Slice chicken breasts horizontally to make 4 cutlets. Season with salt and pepper.
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Lightly dredge in flour and shake off excess.
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Heat oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
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Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
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Add garlic to the same pan and sauté 30 seconds.
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Deglaze with chicken broth, simmer 2–3 minutes.
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Add cream, parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Simmer 3–4 minutes.
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Return chicken to the pan and spoon sauce over. Simmer 5–7 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
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Garnish with fresh basil and serve.
Notes
Use thighs for a juicier result. Add spinach or mushrooms for variation. Let sauce simmer gently to avoid curdling.