Creamy Garlic Marry Me Chicken: Tender Chicken in Velvety Garlic Parmesan Sauce
By Isabella Quinn
Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min
Servings
4
Level
Easy
Creamy Garlic Marry Me Chicken consists of tender, golden-seared chicken breast slices topped with creamy garlic Parmesan sauce. Creamy Garlic Marry Me Chicken is a tasty meal option for weeknight dinners and holiday parties. Italian-inspired flavors and aromas make this meal a good option for weeknight and party meals. Serve with rice, potatoes, or pasta to create a full meal.
Ingredients
- •4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or 6 chicken thighs)
- •2 tablespoons olive oil
- •2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- •1 teaspoon salt
- •½ teaspoon black pepper
- •1 teaspoon garlic powder
- •1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- •4 cloves garlic (minced)
- •½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil, drained)
- •1 cup chicken broth
- •1 cup heavy cream
- •1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- •½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- •2 cups fresh baby spinach
- •2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- •2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- 1
Season both sides of the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- 2
Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 3
Sear the chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- 4
Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- 5
Reduce the heat to medium and add the minced garlic.
- 6
Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 7
Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another minute.
- 8
Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- 9
Stir in the heavy cream and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
- 10
Add the Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
- 11
Mix in the crushed red pepper flakes, if using.
- 12
Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top.
- 13
Cover and simmer for 8–10 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- 14
Stir in the spinach and cook until just wilted.
- 15
Sprinkle with fresh basil and parsley before serving.
Nutrition (per serving)
610
Calories
43g
Protein
44g
Fat
9g
Carbs
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