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Creamy Marry Me Chicken Recipe with Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce

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A quick and easy creamy chicken dish with a flavorful sun-dried tomato sauce, perfect for cozy dinners and impressing guests without fuss.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and pepper, to season
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, roughly chopped (packed in oil, drained slightly)
  • 1 cup chicken broth (240 ml), preferably low sodium
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream (180 ml)
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Handful fresh basil, chopped for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Once shimmering, add chicken breasts and cook undisturbed for 5-6 minutes until golden and releases easily.
  3. Flip chicken and cook another 5 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature 165°F/74°C). Remove chicken and keep warm covered loosely with foil.
  4. Reduce heat to medium and add butter to the same pan. Once melted, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1-2 minutes to release flavor.
  6. Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits with a wooden spoon. Simmer for 3-4 minutes to reduce slightly.
  7. Lower heat to medium-low and stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes if using. Simmer gently, stirring until sauce thickens and cheese melts, about 5 minutes.
  8. Return chicken to the pan, nestle into sauce, spoon sauce over top, and cook for another 2-3 minutes to marry flavors and warm through.
  9. Remove from heat, sprinkle with fresh basil, and serve immediately.

Notes

If the sauce gets too thick, add a splash more chicken broth or cream to loosen it. Pat chicken dry before cooking for a perfect sear. Avoid burning garlic by sautéing gently. Add Parmesan while sauce simmers to prevent clumping. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk and Parmesan with nutritional yeast.

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Keywords: creamy chicken, marry me chicken, sun-dried tomato sauce, easy chicken recipe, quick dinner, comfort food

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