Marry Me Chicken (In a Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce)
Marry Me Chicken (In a Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce) is the ultimate comfort food that promises to impress at any gathering. This delightful dish combines tender chicken breasts with a rich, creamy sauce made from sun-dried tomatoes and parmesan cheese, creating an irresistible flavor profile. Perfect for romantic dinners or family feasts, Marry Me Chicken is not only easy to prepare but also delivers on taste. In just 45 minutes, you can whip up this one-skillet wonder that will have everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- ¾ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated fresh parmesan cheese
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- salt (to taste)
- freshly cracked black pepper (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano (more or less to taste)
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (more or less to taste)
- chiffonaded fresh basil
- grated fresh parmesan cheese
Instructions
- 1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken until golden brown (5–7 minutes per side). Remove and set aside.
- 2. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add chicken broth and scrape any browned bits from the pan.
- 3. Stir in heavy cream and parmesan cheese until combined. Add sun-dried tomatoes.
- 4. Return the chicken to the skillet, sprinkle with oregano and crushed red pepper flakes, and simmer on low heat for 10–15 minutes until heated through.
- 5. Garnish with fresh basil and serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 140mg