Description
A rich and creamy ‘Marry Me Chicken’ recipe featuring tender boneless chicken breasts simmered in a savory sauce of sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, Parmesan, and Italian herbs. This comforting skillet dish is perfect for a hearty yet elegant meal, ready in just 40 minutes and serving four.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Garnish
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Generously season all sides of the boneless, skinless chicken breasts with salt and pepper to enhance the flavor during cooking.
- Heat olive oil: Place a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, allowing it to warm until shimmering but not smoking.
- Brown the chicken: Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, until they develop a golden-brown crust and are nearly cooked through.
- Remove the chicken: Take the browned chicken out of the skillet and set it aside to rest while you prepare the sauce.
- Sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté them for 2 minutes until fragrant and slightly softened, scraping up any browned bits from the chicken for extra flavor.
- Add liquids: Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring well to combine all ingredients into a creamy sauce base.
- Add cheese and herbs: Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning, mixing until the sauce is smooth and cheesy, thickening slightly.
- Simmer with chicken: Return the browned chicken breasts to the skillet. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce has thickened to a rich consistency.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle fresh basil leaves over the top of the dish for a burst of color and fresh herbal flavor, then serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- For extra richness, you can add a splash of white wine to the sauce before adding the cream and broth.
- If sun-dried tomatoes are packed in oil, drain any excess before chopping to avoid an overly oily sauce.
- Using freshly grated Parmesan cheese enhances the creaminess and flavor compared to pre-shredded versions.
- This dish pairs beautifully with pasta, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables.
- Adjust seasoning at the end if needed; a pinch of red pepper flakes can add a subtle heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
