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Creamy Marry Me Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

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A comforting and easy chicken dinner featuring a creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh herbs, perfect for cozy weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs / 700g)
  • Salt and pepper, to season
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (oil-packed preferred)
  • 1 cup chicken broth (240 ml), low-sodium preferred
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream (180 ml)
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning (or mix of oregano and basil)
  • A handful fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and pepper. (5 minutes)
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on one side, about 5 minutes. Flip and brown the other side for another 4-5 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. (10 minutes)
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet. Once melted, add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Stir often for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned. (3 minutes)
  4. Pour in chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let broth simmer and reduce slightly for about 3 minutes. (3 minutes)
  5. Stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Stir gently as the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes, until silky and smooth. (5 minutes)
  6. Return chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Lower heat to medium-low and simmer gently until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F / 74°C), about 7-10 minutes. Stir in dried Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes if using. (10 minutes)
  7. Just before serving, stir in chopped fresh basil leaves. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. (2 minutes)
  8. Serve immediately with creamy mashed potatoes, pasta, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.

Notes

If sauce gets too thick, add a splash of chicken broth or cream to loosen it. Avoid burning garlic by adding it after browning chicken. Simmer chicken gently in sauce to finish cooking and infuse flavor. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and omit Parmesan or use vegan cheese.

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Keywords: creamy chicken, marry me chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, easy chicken dinner, creamy sauce, weeknight dinner, comfort food

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