The Original Marry Me Chicken

Ingredients

• 2 large chicken breasts (or 4 small cutlets)
• Salt & black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3–4 cloves garlic (minced)
• ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup chicken broth
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
• Fresh basil (for finishing)

Instructions

1. Sear the chicken
   • Season chicken with salt and pepper.
   • Heat olive oil in a skillet.
   • Cook chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden.
   • Remove and set aside.
2. Build the sauce
   • In the same pan, sauté garlic for ~30 seconds.
   • Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook briefly.
   • Pour in chicken broth and scrape the pan.
3. Make it creamy
   • Add heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
   • Stir in Parmesan until smooth.
   • Add Italian seasoning and chili flakes.
4. Finish cooking
   • Return chicken to the skillet.
   • Simmer 8–10 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens.
5. Serve
   • Top with fresh basil.
   • Serve with pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.

Taste profile

• Creamy and rich from Parmesan + cream
• Slight tang from sun-dried tomatoes
• Savory garlic-herb depth
• Mild heat if chili flakes are used