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Marry Me Chicken

Marry Me Chicken
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Marry Me Chicken is a creamy, savory dish featuring succulent chicken breasts cooked in a luscious sauce made from sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. This elegant yet simple recipe delivers rich flavors and tender meat, perfect for busy weeknights, special occasions, or impressing guests with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste

Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (preferably packed in oil)
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh basil or thyme, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare and Season Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and black pepper to ensure a flavorful crust and juicy interior.
  2. Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown, locking in the juices. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Create the Sauce Base: In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes until fragrant, infusing the oil with rich flavors.
  4. Add Liquids and Cheese: Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine and deglaze the pan. Sprinkle in grated Parmesan cheese and stir continuously until the sauce thickens into a smooth, velvety consistency.
  5. Simmer Chicken in Sauce: Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon sauce over them. Let simmer for about 5 minutes so the flavors meld and the chicken finishes cooking through.
  6. Finish with Fresh Herbs: Sprinkle freshly chopped basil or thyme over the top just before serving to add color and freshness.

Notes

  • Use room temperature chicken to promote even cooking and tenderness.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan when searing; cook in batches if necessary for a perfect crust.
  • If serving with pasta, reserve some pasta water to loosen the sauce as needed.
  • For richest flavor, use sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil; if dry, rehydrate briefly in warm water before use.
  • Simmer the sauce gently to concentrate flavors without burning or curdling the cream.

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