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A handheld smartphone photo of a round cast iron skillet containing golden seared Marry Me Chicken cutlets in a velvety cream sauce.

Marry Me Chicken: The Ultimate Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Skillet

This Marry Me Chicken features golden-seared chicken cutlets in a thick, velvety heavy cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and fresh herbs. A viral, one-pan dinner perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs Chicken Breasts sliced into cutlets
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream 240ml
  • 1/2 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes julienned, packed in oil
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup Chicken Broth 120ml
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
  • 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes crushed
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil small leaves

Equipment

  • 1 Cast-Iron Skillet 12-inch preferred
  • 1 Meat Thermometer

Method
 

Cook the Chicken
  1. Heat sun-dried tomato oil in a cast iron skillet. Sear chicken cutlets for 4-5 minutes per side until golden with charred edges. Remove and set aside.
  2. Add minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Deglaze with chicken broth. Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Simmer until thickened and velvety.
  4. Return chicken to the skillet. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce is orange-red and chicken is cooked through.
  5. Top heavily with fresh parsley and basil leaves before serving.

Notes

Use the oil from the sun-dried tomato jar for searing to get the best color.
Always use fresh basil for the most aromatic finish.