Description
This iconic Marry Me Chicken features perfectly golden, pan-seared chicken breasts simmered in a luscious, velvety sauce made with sun-dried tomatoes, fragrant garlic, and fresh basil. This ultimate comfort food delivers a gourmet restaurant-quality experience in under 30 minutes. It is the perfect meal for busy weeknights or a romantic date night that is guaranteed to impress.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil), drained and chopped
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Fresh basil, chopped for garnish
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts generously with salt, pepper, and dried oregano on both sides.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another minute.
Pour in the chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pan to release any flavorful browned bits. Let it simmer for 3 minutes to reduce slightly.
Turn the heat to low, stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Whisk gently until the sauce is smooth, creamy, and slightly thickened.
Add the chicken back into the skillet, coating it thoroughly with the creamy sauce. Let it simmer together for 2 minutes.
Garnish with fresh basil and serve immediately over pasta or mashed potatoes.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove over low heat to prevent the cream sauce from breaking.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 145mg