Marry Me Chicken: Creamy Sauce with Tangy Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Parmesan
By Emma Collins
Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min
Servings
4
Level
Medium
Marry Me Chicken is a tasty meal made with simple ingredients‚ including chicken breast baked with creamy sauce․ Adding ingredients like sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan cheese to Marry Me Chicken provides depth and other savory flavors․ You can eat several servings of Marry Me Chicken․
This recipe includes boneless‚ skinless chicken breasts seasoned with kosher salt and black pepper․ The chicken breasts are sautéed in olive oil to create a golden crust․ The chicken is enhanced with various sauces made with garlic‚ chicken stock‚ and heavy cream․ This is a filling meal that isn't too rich․
Check for a golden-brown crust on the chicken to help retain moisture․ Do not move the chicken while it browns to develop this crust․ Cook the sauce slowly to prevent curdling and to blend the flavors․
This chicken recipe can be served with pasta‚ rice‚ or bread to soak up the sauce․ Other ways to use leftover chicken include shredding the chicken and using it in pasta dishes or sandwiches to enjoy similar flavors at another meal․
Why you'll love this recipe
- Creates a delicious‚ golden crust on chicken․ Other advantages include drying the chicken to prevent steaming and enhancing flavor․
- Deglazing adds flavor to a sauce by including flavorful browned bits․
- Slow cooking the cream sauce helps avoid curdling and develop flavor in the sauce․
- Complementary dishes to serve with pasta or bread are those that can soak up the sauce․
- Leftover chicken can be used in other dishes like pasta and sandwiches to reduce cooking time for other meals․
- Adding sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan provides a rich‚ savory flavor that most picky eaters enjoy․
Ingredients
- •4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- •1 teaspoon kosher salt
- •½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- •2 tablespoons olive oil
- •3 cloves garlic, minced
- •1 cup chicken broth
- •½ cup heavy cream
- •½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- •½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- •1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- •fresh basil or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- 1
Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides with kosher salt and black pepper.
- 2
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add chicken breasts without overcrowding.
- 3
Sear the chicken for about 3-4 minutes per side until they develop a golden crust, using a meat thermometer to check for an internal temperature of 160°F.
- 4
Remove the chicken and set aside, tenting lightly with foil.
- 5
Lower the heat to medium and add minced garlic to the skillet, stirring for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 6
Pour in chicken broth, scraping the browned bits from the pan's bottom, followed by heavy cream.
- 7
Whisk in grated Parmesan until melted, then add sun-dried tomatoes and red pepper flakes.
- 8
Let the sauce simmer for 3-5 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- 9
Return chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over each piece, and let simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- 10
Finish with freshly chopped basil or parsley before serving.
FAQ
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
350
Protein
30g
Fat
22g
Carbs
5g
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