Easy Marry Me Chicken Recipe - 30 Minute Dinner
Creamy Marry Me Chicken made with tender chicken breasts in a rich, flavorful sauce—one of those healthy dinner recipes and chicken breast recipes for dinner that feels both simple and special.
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts, boneless and skinless (about 2 lbs total) , sliced lengthwise into thin cutlets
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 1/4 cup chicken stock
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese , grated
- 1 tsp chili flakes
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 cup sundried tomatoes chopped
- fresh basil leaves , for garnish
- sea salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry, then season both sides with salt and black pepper. Lightly dredge in flour, shaking off any excess.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook undisturbed for 5–7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic to the same pan and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to brown it.
- Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to deglaze the pan and lift any browned bits from the bottom.
- Add the sun-dried tomatoes, grated parmesan, Italian seasoning, and chili flakes if using. Let the sauce simmer for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
- Return the chicken to the pan and spoon the sauce over the top. Let it simmer gently for 2–3 minutes so the flavors come together.
- Finish with fresh basil, taste and adjust seasoning if needed, and serve warm with extra sauce.
Notes
- Sear the chicken properly
Let it develop a golden crust before turning—this builds the base flavor. - Keep the sauce on low heat
After adding the cream, avoid high heat to keep the sauce smooth and stable. - Adjust the consistency at the end
If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of broth; if too thin, let it simmer a bit longer.