Description
This Creamy Garlic Marry Me Chicken recipe features tender boneless skinless chicken breasts seared to golden perfection and simmered in a rich, creamy sauce made with garlic, parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and Italian seasoning. Finished with fresh herbs, this decadent skillet dish is perfect served over pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice for a comforting and flavorful meal in just 35 minutes.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil or parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides evenly with salt and black pepper. Lightly coat each chicken breast with all-purpose flour, then shake off any excess flour.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the floured chicken breasts in the skillet and cook for 4 to 5 minutes on each side until the chicken is golden brown. Once seared, transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
- Sauté the garlic: Reduce the skillet heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet and let it melt. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant, making sure not to burn the garlic.
- Deglaze the skillet: Pour in the chicken broth, using a spatula or wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits stuck to the bottom of the skillet. These bits add rich flavor to the sauce.
- Make the sauce: Stir in the heavy cream, freshly grated parmesan cheese, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Mix well to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Simmer the sauce: Allow the sauce to gently simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. This will thicken the sauce slightly and deepen the flavors.
- Return chicken to skillet: Place the seared chicken breasts back into the skillet and spoon the creamy sauce over the top of each piece.
- Finish cooking: Continue to simmer the chicken and sauce together for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the sauce becomes thick and creamy.
- Adjust seasoning and garnish: Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed. Garnish the dish with chopped fresh basil or parsley to add a pop of color and freshness.
- Serve: Serve the creamy garlic chicken hot, ideally over cooked pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice. Warm crusty bread on the side is also recommended to soak up any remaining sauce.
Notes
- Be careful not to burn the garlic when sautéing, as it can turn bitter.
- If sun-dried tomatoes are packed in oil, drain well before chopping to avoid excess oil in the sauce.
- Ensure chicken is cooked through by checking that the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- For a lighter option, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half, but the sauce will be less rich.
- Fresh basil or parsley adds a fresh herbal note but can be omitted if unavailable.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Keywords: creamy chicken, garlic chicken, sun-dried tomato chicken, parmesan chicken, skillet chicken recipe, easy dinner, Italian chicken
