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Easy Marry Me Chicken

This Easy Marry Me Chicken recipe features tender chicken breasts in a creamy, flavorful sun-dried tomato sauce. It's a simple yet impressive dish perfect for a special occasion or a comforting weeknight meal, guaranteed to impress!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 600
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Meat mallet or rolling pin
  • Measuring spoons
  • Measuring cups
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Tongs
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness (about 1/2 inch). Season both sides with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Add the butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for 1-2 minutes, until the garlic is fragrant.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
  5. Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes (if using). Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
  6. Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and nestle them into the sauce. Spoon the sauce over the chicken to coat. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes, or until the chicken is heated through and the sauce is bubbly.
  7. Sprinkle with fresh basil before serving.

Notes

For dry chicken, use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). To spice it up, increase the amount of red pepper flakes or add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the sauce. You can store leftover Marry Me Chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in a skillet over medium heat, or in the microwave. Add a splash of chicken broth or heavy cream if the sauce has thickened too much.