Description

The Original Marry Me Chicken is a deliciously creamy and flavorful dish that will have your loved ones begging for seconds. With tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich sauce of sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and fresh herbs, this recipe is perfect for a romantic dinner or special occasion.

Ingredients

Scale

3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

divided

4 (8-oz.) boneless

skinless chicken breasts

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

2 garlic cloves

finely chopped

1 Tbsp. fresh thyme leaves

1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes

3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth

1/2 cup finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes

1/2 cup heavy cream

1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan

Torn fresh basil

for serving

Instructions

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet. Sear each side until golden brown, about 6-7 minutes per side. Remove chicken and set aside.
In the same skillet, add remaining olive oil, garlic, thyme, and crushed red pepper flakes. Sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Pour in the chicken broth and add the sun-dried tomatoes. Bring to a simmer.
Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan, mixing until well combined.
Return chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over them. Simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 5-10 minutes.
Serve with torn fresh basil on top.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken in olive oil, garlic, and thyme for a few hours before cooking.

Prep Time: 20
Cook Time: 30
Category: Main Course
Method: baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
Calories: 410 kcal
Sugar: 3 g
Sodium: 480 mg
Fat: 27 g
Saturated Fat: 10 g
Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 7 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 36 g
Cholesterol: 135 mg

Keywords: Marry Me Chicken, creamy chicken recipe, sun-dried tomatoes, easy chicken dinner, romantic dinner