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A beautiful serving of creamy sun-dried tomato chicken on a white plate, served with pasta and garnished with fresh herbs.

Marry Me Chicken Recipe: The Ultimate Creamy Skillet Dinner

This incredible Marry Me Chicken Recipe features juicy seared chicken in a rich, creamy sun-dried tomato and parmesan sauce. A restaurant-quality one-pan dinner ready in just over 30 minutes, it's perfect for a special occasion or an easy weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts sliced horizontally into 4 cutlets
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil drained and chopped
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes or more, to taste
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet A 12-inch skillet works best.
  • 1 Shallow Dish For dredging the chicken.

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Dredge each chicken cutlet in the seasoned flour, ensuring it's lightly coated on both sides. Shake off any excess.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken cutlets. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside on a plate.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic to the same skillet and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth to deglaze the pan, using a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom. Allow it to simmer for 2 minutes.
  5. Stir in the heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and let it cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it begins to thicken.
  6. Return the seared chicken to the skillet. Spoon the creamy sauce over the chicken. Let it simmer for another 1-2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.

Notes

Tip 1: Use freshly grated Parmesan for the smoothest sauce.
Tip 2: Don't overcrowd the pan when searing the chicken; cook in batches if needed for a perfect golden crust.
Tip 3: Pound the chicken to an even thickness for faster and more even cooking.