Marry Me Chicken
This creamy tomato basil chicken known as Marry Me Chicken is a romantic one-pan meal featuring tender chicken breasts simmered in a luscious creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 1½–1¾ lbs, patted dry
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil extra-virgin recommended
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup chicken broth low-sodium
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes oil-packed, chopped
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese finely grated
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then sear chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and tent with foil.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic and sauté 30 seconds. Pour in chicken broth and scrape up browned bits from the pan for extra flavor.
- Stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes and let them soften in the broth for about 2 minutes.
- Whisk in heavy cream, grated Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Heat until the cheese melts and the sauce simmers gently, about 2–3 minutes.
- Return chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon sauce over them, cover, and simmer on low for 5 minutes so flavors meld.
- Remove the lid, stir in chopped basil, and cook 1 more minute. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then serve garnished with extra Parmesan and basil leaves.
Notes
For lighter sauce, swap heavy cream for half-and-half. Leftovers keep well in the fridge up to 3 days; sauce thickens—add broth when reheating.
Nutrition
Calories: 550kcal
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