This Marry Me Chicken is juicy pan-seared chicken breasts simmered in a rich parmesan sun-dried tomato cream sauce. It’s family-approved, reheats beautifully, and packs serious protein for busy weeknights.
Recipe Overview
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Protein Per Serving: ~42g
- Calories Per Serving: ~510
- Carbs: ~8g
- Fat: ~32g
(Macros calculated using 4 large chicken breasts + full-fat dairy. Adjust based on brand.)
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ¾ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh basil for garnish
Directions
- Season the Chicken: Pat chicken dry. Next, season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Sear: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside (it will finish cooking in sauce).
- Build the Flavor: In the same pan, reduce heat to medium. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes.
- Make the Sauce: Pour in chicken broth and scrape up browned bits. Add heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add Cheese: Carefully, stir in parmesan until melted and sauce thickens (about 3–5 minutes).
- Finish Cooking: Return chicken to skillet. Spoon sauce over top. Then simmer 8–10 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internal temp.
- Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle with red pepper flakes and fresh basil. Serve over rice, mashed potatoes, or protein pasta.
Busy Mom Protein Boost Tips
- Slice chicken before serving for faster cooling & meal prep containers.
- Add ½ cup Greek yogurt to sauce (off heat) for extra protein.
- Serve over high-protein pasta or quinoa for sports nights.
