Creamy Garlic Marry Me Chicken: Tender Chicken in Velvety Garlic Parmesan Sauce

By Isabella QuinnSep 9, 2026

Creamy Garlic Marry Me Chicken features tender, golden-seared chicken cooked in a luxurious garlic Parmesan sauce. This dish is rich, comforting, and perfect for everything from cozy family dinners to special celebrations. With its Italian-inspired flavors and inviting aroma, it’s a go-to option for weeknight meals or entertaining guests. Pair it beautifully with pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice for a complete, satisfying dish.

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Prep 10 minCook 30 minTotal 40 minEasy4 servings

Instructions

Season both sides of the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.

Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Sear the chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown.

Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

Reduce the heat to medium and add the minced garlic.

Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another minute.

Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.

Stir in the heavy cream and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.

Add the Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and smooth.

Mix in the crushed red pepper flakes, if using.

Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top.

Cover and simmer for 8–10 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

Stir in the spinach and cook until just wilted.

Sprinkle with fresh basil and parsley before serving.

Creamy Garlic Marry Me Chicken: Tender Chicken in Velvety Garlic Parmesan Sauce

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Dinner Chicken

Creamy Garlic Marry Me Chicken: Tender Chicken in Velvety Garlic Parmesan Sauce

Name: Creamy Garlic Marry Me Chicken: Tender Chicken in Velvety Garlic Parmesan Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or 6 chicken thighs); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 4 cloves garlic (minced); 0.5 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil, drained); 1 cup chicken broth; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional); 2 cups fresh baby spinach; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

By Isabella QuinnSep 9, 2026

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Prep 10 minCook 30 minTotal 40 minEasy4 servings

Ingredients

Servings4

•4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or 6 chicken thighs)
•2 tablespoons olive oil
•2 tablespoons unsalted butter
•1 teaspoon salt
•0.5 teaspoon black pepper
•1 teaspoon garlic powder
•1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
•4 cloves garlic (minced)
•0.5 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil, drained)
•1 cup chicken broth
•1 cup heavy cream
•1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
•0.5 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.