Description
Marry Me Chicken is a creamy, flavorful skillet chicken dish featuring tender boneless chicken breasts simmered in a savory sauce made from sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, parmesan cheese, and fragrant herbs. This quick and comforting recipe yields a restaurant-quality meal perfect for a weeknight dinner or special occasion, served with a fresh basil garnish.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Season Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides evenly with salt and black pepper to enhance flavor.
- Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until they develop a golden-brown crust. Once seared, remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic and Tomatoes: Using the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes to release their intense flavor.
- Make Sauce: Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth to the skillet. Add grated parmesan cheese, dried thyme, and red pepper flakes. Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients and let the sauce simmer gently for 2-3 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Simmer Chicken in Sauce: Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon the sauce over them, then cover the skillet. Let the chicken simmer in the sauce for about 10 minutes, or until fully cooked through and tender.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat. Sprinkle freshly chopped basil over the chicken for a bright herbal finish. Serve the Marry Me Chicken hot, paired with your favorite sides such as pasta, rice, or steamed vegetables.
Notes
- Ensure chicken breasts are of even thickness for uniform cooking.
- If sun-dried tomatoes are packed in oil, drain excess oil before chopping.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level.
- This recipe can be doubled for larger groups.
- Leftovers refrigerate well and reheat gently on stovetop or microwave.
