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a cast iron skillet filled with chicken in a creamy sauce toped with sundried tomatoes and parsley.

Easy Marry Me Chicken

Becky
Creamy, tangy, savory and delicious, this easy Marry Me Chicken recipe might just make anyone you serve it to fall in love.
4.82 from 82 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine American
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 387 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3-4 chicken breasts about 1 ½ lbs.
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ¾ cup low sodium chicken broth
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup sundried tomatoes chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh-grated parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 375F degrees.
  • In a large cast iron skillet (or oven-safe skillet) heat oil over medium heat.
  • Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Sear both sides of the chicken, about 5 minutes per side.  Transfer chicken to a plate; set aside.
  • Add the minced garlic to the hot skillet and cook for 1 minute. Add the thyme, oregano, red pepper flakes, chicken broth, and heavy cream.  Cook for 5 minutes, stirring often.
  • Stir in the sundried tomatoes and parmesan cheese.  
  • Return the cooked chicken to skillet and spoon the sauce over the chicken.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Serve warm with your favorite sides.

Notes

  • Use a cast iron skillet or other oven-safe skillet to make this recipe so that you can finish it in the oven.
  • It's helpful to have all of your ingredients measured and ready before you start making the sauce. This helps to keep the kitchen neat and the cooking quick.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 387kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 42gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 141mgSodium: 760mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4g
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