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Marry Me Chicken Recipe: The Ultimate Creamy Garlic & Sun-Dried Tomato Dinner

This Marry Me Chicken Recipe features golden-brown seared chicken in a thick garlic cream sauce with a vibrant orange tint. A viral, one-pan masterpiece that is velvety, glossy, and perfect for Pinterest-worthy dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Recipe Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs chicken breasts 680g, sliced into cutlets
  • 2 tbsp sun-dried tomato oil 30ml, reserved from the jar
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes 60g, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic 15g, minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth 120ml
  • 1 cup heavy cream 240ml
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese 50g, freshly grated
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes 1g
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley 8g, chopped

Equipment

  • 1 Cast Iron Skillet Ensures a perfect golden sear.
  • 1 Wooden spoon For deglazing the pan.

Method
 

Searing and Sauce Creation
  1. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tbsp sun-dried tomato oil in a cast-iron skillet and sear chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden-brown. Remove and set aside.
  2. Add remaining oil, garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes, then deglaze with chicken broth, scraping up the fond.
  3. Stir in heavy cream, parmesan, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until the sauce is thick, glossy, and has a vibrant orange tint.
  4. Return chicken to the skillet, coating it in the sauce. Garnish with fresh parsley and extra cracked black pepper before serving.

Notes

Use the oil from the sun-dried tomato jar for the best color and flavor.
Always use freshly grated parmesan for a smooth, velvety sauce texture.