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Marry Me Chicken

Marry Me Chicken
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Marry Me Chicken is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish featuring tender boneless, skinless chicken breasts cooked in a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce. This recipe combines savory, tangy, and rich flavors with simple ingredients for a perfect weeknight dinner that impresses family and friends with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Sauce

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Additional Italian seasoning, for garnish
  • Fresh parsley or basil, chopped for garnish

Instructions

  1. Sear the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. 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 golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside to rest.
  2. Prepare the Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the chicken broth and deglaze the pan by scraping up browned bits. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese until the sauce is creamy and smooth.
  3. Simmer the Chicken in Sauce: Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over it. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 10 minutes, allowing the chicken to cook through and absorb the flavors.
  4. Final Touches: Sprinkle crushed red pepper flakes and additional Italian seasoning on top if desired. Finish with freshly chopped parsley or basil before serving for added color and freshness.

Notes

  • Pound chicken breasts to even thickness for uniform cooking and juiciness.
  • Cook chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F to avoid dryness.
  • Use high-quality sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil for richer flavor.
  • Thoroughly deglaze the pan to incorporate all flavorful browned bits into the sauce.
  • Let the chicken rest in the sauce off heat for a few minutes before plating to enhance flavor absorption.

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Keywords: Marry Me Chicken, Creamy Chicken, Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken, Easy Dinner, Gluten Free, Comfort Food

Find it online: https://marygourmet.com/marry-me-chicken/