Description
Indulge in this restaurant-quality Creamy Garlic Marry Me Chicken, featuring tender seared chicken breasts smothered in a velvet-smooth sauce of garlic, cream cheese, heavy cream, and Parmesan. This Italian-inspired dish offers a luxurious, rich flavor profile perfect for a memorable weeknight dinner, pairing beautifully with pasta or roasted vegetables.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (pounded to even thickness)
2 tbsp unsalted butter
6 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
4 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (finely grated)
2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
Place chicken breasts between plastic wrap and pound to even thickness then season liberally with salt and pepper.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil and sear chicken breasts until golden brown, about 6 minutes per side.
Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
Melt butter in the same skillet to incorporate browned bits.
Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
Reduce heat to low and whisk in the cream cheese and heavy cream until emulsified and smooth.
Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and consistent.
Return the chicken to the pan and coat with the sauce, simmering until heated through.
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Ensure chicken is at room temperature before searing for even cooking. Using fresh garlic is essential for the best flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Trending
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
