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Plated Marry Me Chicken Recipe topped with fresh basil and served with pasta.

Marry Me Chicken Recipe

Golden-seared chicken breasts simmered in a creamy sauce with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan, and herbs. This one-pan Marry Me Chicken is a weeknight comfort classic and crowd-pleasing dinner party favorite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: American
Calories: 465
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 0.25 cup all-purpose flour or almond flour for keto
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream or light cream if desired
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 0.75 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • red pepper flakes optional, adjust to taste

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Tongs
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then dredge lightly in flour (or almond flour), shaking off excess.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add chopped onion. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until soft. Add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for 1–2 minutes.
  4. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Add Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. Return chicken to skillet. Spoon sauce over each piece. Cover and simmer on low for 5 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked through (165°F).
  6. Plate chicken and spoon over sauce. Serve with your choice of pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, or veggies.

Notes

To make this keto-friendly, use almond flour and pair with cauliflower mash or roasted veggies. Leftovers reheat beautifully—just add a splash of broth while warming.