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Marry Me Chicken

A rich, creamy one-pan chicken dinner with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and Parmesan cheese, ready in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic minced
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream or Greek yogurt for a lighter version
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped, preferably oil-packed
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • fresh basil chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Cutting board
  • Chef's knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When shimmering, add chicken and sear for 5 to 7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic to the same skillet and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant. Do not let it burn.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Stir in the heavy cream, Italian seasoning, and sun-dried tomatoes.
  5. Let the sauce simmer for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened. Add grated Parmesan and stir until fully melted and smooth.
  6. Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over each piece, and simmer for 2 to 3 more minutes until heated through. Garnish with fresh basil and serve hot.

Notes

For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with Greek yogurt. For a dairy-free option, use coconut cream and nutritional yeast. Leftovers store in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of chicken broth.