Original Marry Me Chicken: Tender Chicken in Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce

By Emma CollinsAug 31, 2026

Original Marry Me Chicken features tender chicken breasts paired with a rich, creamy sun-dried tomato sauce, making it a fantastic option for weeknight dinners or special occasions. The savory blend of garlic, thyme, and Parmesan adds depth and warmth, creating a comforting dish that everyone will love. Quick and simple to prepare, this recipe transforms ordinary chicken into something extraordinary, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy meal at home.

4.0(1)

Prep 15 minCook 20 minTotal 35 minMedium4 servings

Instructions

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

Season both sides of the chicken breasts with kosher salt and black pepper.

Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown on each side, about 6-7 minutes per side.

Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil if needed.

Sauté chopped garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Stir in thyme leaves and crushed red pepper flakes.

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer while scraping up any browned bits from the skillet.

Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet followed by heavy cream.

Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.

Return cooked chicken to the skillet; simmer for an additional 5 minutes until heated through.

Garnish with torn fresh basil before serving.

Original Marry Me Chicken: Tender Chicken in Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce

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Original Marry Me Chicken: Tender Chicken in Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce

Name: Original Marry Me Chicken: Tender Chicken in Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (divided); 2 cloves garlic (finely chopped); 1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves; 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes; 3.75 cup low-sodium chicken broth; 0.5 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes; 0.5 cup heavy cream; 0.25 cup finely grated Parmesan; torn fresh basil (for garnish)

By Emma CollinsAug 31, 2026

4.0(1)

Prep 15 minCook 20 minTotal 35 minMedium4 servings

Ingredients

Servings4

•4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
•3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (divided)
•2 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
•1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves
•1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
•3.75 cup low-sodium chicken broth
•0.5 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
•0.5 cup heavy cream
•0.25 cup finely grated Parmesan
•torn fresh basil (for garnish)

Instructions

1
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
2
Season both sides of the chicken breasts with kosher salt and black pepper.
3
Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown on each side, about 6-7 minutes per side.
4
Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
5
In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil if needed.
6
Sauté chopped garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
7
Stir in thyme leaves and crushed red pepper flakes.
8
Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer while scraping up any browned bits from the skillet.
9
Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet followed by heavy cream.
10
Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
11
Return cooked chicken to the skillet; simmer for an additional 5 minutes until heated through.
12
Garnish with torn fresh basil before serving.