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Easy Creamy Marry Me Chicken

Succulent chicken breasts in a luxurious creamy sun-dried tomato sauce with parmesan cheese and a hint of red pepper flakes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Calories: 485

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 1/3 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup chicken broth low-sodium recommended
  • 2/3 cup heavy cream at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 2/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes oil-packed, drained and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes adjust to taste, start with 1/2 teaspoon for milder heat

Equipment

  • Oven-safe skillet (cast iron or similar)
  • meat thermometer
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F and position the rack in the center. If your chicken breasts are thicker than 1 inch, pound them to even thickness. Pat the chicken breasts completely dry with paper towels, then season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil in your oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil shimmers and moves easily across the pan, add the chicken breasts and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium and add the minced garlic to the same skillet. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any flavorful bits from the bottom of the pan.
  5. Stir in the heavy cream, parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Whisk gently until the cheese melts completely and the sauce starts to simmer. The sauce should look creamy and coat the back of a spoon.
  6. Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top to coat them well. Transfer the entire skillet to your preheated oven.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F on a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part.
  8. Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use room temperature cream and parmesan for smoothest sauce. Chicken can be substituted with boneless thighs (increase baking time to 15-18 minutes). Use oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes for best flavor. Don't skip the searing step for best flavor development.
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