Marry Me Chicken (Print)

Seared chicken in a creamy sun-dried tomato, garlic and Parmesan sauce — ready in 35 minutes.

# Ingredients:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
03 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
04 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (use gluten-free if needed)

→ Sauce

05 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
06 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
07 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
08 - 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
09 - ¾ cup heavy cream
10 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
11 - ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and sliced
12 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
13 - ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
14 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme

→ Garnish

15 - Fresh basil or parsley, chopped

# Instructions:

01 - Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt and pepper. Lightly dredge each breast in flour, shaking off excess.
02 - Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and sear for 4–5 minutes per side or until golden brown. Remove chicken and set aside.
03 - Lower heat to medium, add minced garlic to the same skillet, and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits. Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, red pepper flakes (if using), and thyme. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
05 - Return chicken to skillet, spooning sauce over the top. Cover and simmer for 8–10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F/74°C).
06 - Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil or parsley.

# Pro Tips:

01 -
  • This sauce is so luxurious you'll find yourself sneaking spoonfuls before it hits the table.
  • The recipe is weeknight-easy but fancy enough for a celebration or surprise guest.
02 -
  • Turning the heat too high makes the cream sauce split—keep it gentle once the dairy goes in.
  • Adding sun-dried tomatoes too early makes them chewy instead of tender; wait until the sauce is almost done.
03 -
  • Let cooked chicken rest in the sauce off-heat for a few minutes to soak up more flavor before serving.
  • Grate your Parmesan cheese just before adding—it melts into the sauce instead of clumping.
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