Creamy Garlic Marry Me Chicken
This Creamy Garlic Marry Me Chicken is a one-skillet dinner recipe that comes together in under 40 minutes. It’s creamy, garlicky, a little spicy, and loaded with sun-dried tomatoes and parmesan. If your weeknights are hectic, this chicken recipe is a great one to save.
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Serve it all over your favorite base—white rice, creamy mashed potatoes, or buttery noodles. Or just grab a spoon and go all in.
Try serving it with my Pull-Apart Bread Loaded with Bacon and Cheese—it’s warm, cheesy, and great for dipping into that creamy garlic sauce. Or pair it with my Amish Potato Salad for a delicious side.
How to Make Creamy Garlic Marry Me Chicken
Ingredients you’ll need for the chicken
Ingredients you’ll need for the cream sauce
Step by Step Guide
1. Pat your chicken dry and season it generously.
2. Sear it in a hot skillet until golden and cooked through, then set aside.
3. In the same pan, melt butter, sauté the garlic, then stir in broth, cream, and parmesan. Let that simmer into saucy.
4. Toss in your sun-dried tomatoes, lemon juice, seasonings, and that leftover chicken seasoning (if you have any). Taste and adjust as needed.
5. Add the chicken back in, spoon that creamy sauce over the top, and simmer for a few more minutes.
6. Sprinkle with parsley and basil, then serve over your carb of choice.
Serve and Enjoy!
Important Recipe Notes
- Use chicken breasts and cut them thinly. You can also use boneless thighs or bone-in chicken—just adjust the cooking time.
- Use freshly grated parmesan—it melts best.
- Letting the sauce simmer for a few minutes helps it thicken and deepen in flavor. Stir often and keep the heat low to prevent scorching.
- This recipe makes a generous amount of sauce—great for pouring over pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice. If you prefer less, reduce the broth and cream to 1 cup each.
Creamy Garlic Marry Me Chicken
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts halved horizontally
- 2-3 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Cream Sauce
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4-5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ¼ cup chicken broth
- 1 ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- ¾ cup sun dried tomatoes drained and chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes for garnish (optional)
- Fresh chopped parsley and basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Pat your chicken dry and season it generously.
- Sear it in a hot skillet until golden and cooked through, then set aside.
- In the same pan, melt butter, sauté the garlic, then stir in broth, cream, and parmesan. Let that simmer into saucy perfection.
- Toss in your sun-dried tomatoes, lemon juice, seasonings, and that leftover chicken seasoning (if you have any). Taste and adjust as needed.
- Add the chicken back in, spoon that creamy sauce over the top, and simmer for a few more minutes.
- Sprinkle with parsley and basil, then serve over your carb of choice.
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