Description
This Super Creamy Marry Me Chicken features tender chicken breasts simmered in a luscious sun-dried tomato cream sauce. It’s a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for a special occasion or weeknight indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 600g (1.3lb) Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (4)
- 30ml (2 Tbsp) Olive Oil
- 5g (1 tsp) Kosher Salt
- 2.5g (½ tsp) Black Pepper
- 5g (1 tsp) Smoked Paprika
- 15g (½ cup) Garlic, Minced (3 cloves)
- 70g (½ cup) Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Chopped
- 240ml (1 cup) Low-Sodium Chicken Broth
- 240ml (1 cup) Heavy Cream
- 50g (½ cup) Parmesan Cheese, Grated
- 5g (1 tsp) Dried Oregano
- 5g (1 tsp) Dried Thyme
- 15g (¼ cup) Basil Leaves, Torn
- 15ml (1 Tbsp) Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
- Pinch of Red Pepper Flakes (Optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Sear Chicken: Sear chicken in olive oil for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Rest.
- Sauté Garlic: Sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Bloom Tomatoes: Cook chopped sun-dried tomatoes for 1 minute.
- Deglaze Pan: Add chicken broth and scrape up browned bits. Simmer.
- Create Sauce: Stir in heavy cream and simmer until thickened.
- Add Cheese & Herbs: Add Parmesan, oregano, thyme, and red pepper flakes.
- Combine & Simmer: Return chicken to pan and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Rest & Serve: Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes. Resting the chicken ensures it remains juicy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Poultry
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 50g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: chicken, creamy, marry me chicken, italian, comfort food, easy, dinner, date night