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Marry Me Chicken Recipe Easy Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce Your Family Will Crave

  • Author: SALY
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

A quick and flavorful creamy sun-dried tomato chicken recipe that feels fancy but is easy to make on weeknights. This dish features tender chicken breasts in a rich, tangy, and silky sauce that has become a family favorite.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds / 680g)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin recommended)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
  • ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (about 70g), jarred in oil, drained with 1 tablespoon oil reserved
  • 1 cup chicken broth (240ml), low-sodium preferred
  • 1 cup heavy cream (240ml), full-fat
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 50g)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or dried basil, oregano, thyme mix)
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • A handful of fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook undisturbed for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. If thick, cover and reduce heat to medium to finish cooking. Remove chicken and set aside.
  3. Lower heat to medium. Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter to skillet. Add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Stir constantly for about 2 minutes without browning the garlic.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and scrape up browned bits from the pan. Simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
  5. Stir in heavy cream, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Let sauce bubble gently for 3-4 minutes until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  6. Remove skillet from heat and gradually stir in freshly grated Parmesan cheese until sauce is silky. Add splash of broth or cream if sauce is too thick.
  7. Return chicken breasts to skillet and spoon sauce over them. Warm together for 1-2 minutes.
  8. Sprinkle with fresh basil before serving.

Notes

Dry chicken breasts before cooking to get a golden crust. Reserve 1 tablespoon of sun-dried tomato oil for extra flavor. Simmer cream sauce gently to avoid curdling. Use freshly grated Parmesan for best texture. Sauce thickens when chilled; reheat gently with cream or broth. Can add fresh spinach at the end for greens. For dairy-free, substitute coconut cream and nutritional yeast.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken breast wit
  • Calories: 460
  • Sugar: 3
  • Sodium: 520
  • Fat: 30
  • Saturated Fat: 17
  • Carbohydrates: 6
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 38

Keywords: Marry Me Chicken, creamy chicken recipe, sun-dried tomato sauce, easy dinner, weeknight meal, family dinner, chicken breasts, creamy sauce

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