Creamy Marry Me Chicken Recipe with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
A rich and indulgent creamy chicken dish with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and fresh basil, perfect for cozy dinners and impressing guests. Quick and easy to prepare in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each), pounded to even thickness
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin recommended)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (packed in oil)
- 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
- ½ cup chicken broth (120 ml)
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- A handful fresh basil, chopped
- Red pepper flakes, optional, a pinch
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts generously on both sides with salt and pepper. Pound them to an even thickness (about ½ inch) using a meat mallet.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook about 5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F). Remove chicken and set aside on a warm plate.
- Reduce heat to medium and add butter to the skillet. When melted, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1 minute to release their flavor.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 4-5 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and incorporated. Add red pepper flakes if using, and season sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
- Return chicken breasts to the pan, nestling them into the sauce. Spoon sauce over the chicken and simmer for 3 more minutes to meld flavors.
- Just before serving, sprinkle chopped fresh basil over the chicken.
Notes
If sauce gets too thick, loosen with a splash of chicken broth or cream. Do not overcrowd the pan when searing chicken to get a golden crust. Use medium heat for sauce to avoid breaking or scorching the cream. Fresh garlic and basil enhance flavor. For dairy-free, substitute coconut cream for heavy cream and nutritional yeast for Parmesan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast wit
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 30
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 35
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