Marry Me Chicken Delight (Printable Version)

Creamy chicken cooked with sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan, and Italian herbs—an irresistibly delicious main dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - Salt, to taste
03 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
04 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Sauce

05 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped, packed in oil and drained
07 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
08 - 1 teaspoon dried basil
09 - 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
10 - 1 cup heavy cream
11 - 1/2 cup chicken broth, gluten-free if needed
12 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
13 - Fresh basil or parsley, chopped, for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Sprinkle both sides of each chicken breast with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken breasts until golden brown and fully cooked, approximately 6 to 7 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.
03 - Add minced garlic to the same skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until aromatic.
04 - Stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes to blend flavors.
05 - Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring well to combine. Bring mixture to a gentle simmer.
06 - Mix in grated Parmesan cheese until melted. Simmer sauce until it thickens slightly, about 3 to 5 minutes.
07 - Return chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning sauce over the meat. Allow to simmer for 2 to 3 minutes so flavors meld and chicken heats through.
08 - Garnish with chopped fresh basil or parsley before plating.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Uses ingredients from your pantry and fridge so no special shopping trip needed
  • Whole dish is on the table in just over half an hour
  • One skillet means easy cleanup for busy nights
  • Impressive enough for date night yet simple enough for family dinner
  • It is so luscious my sister once said she would eat the sauce with a spoon if nobody was looking The melt-in-your-mouth chicken and crackly edges from the skillet give this a flavor you will crave
02 -
  • Packed with protein for satisfying meals
  • Rich creamy sauce coats every bite to perfection
  • Naturally gluten free as long as you double check your broth and cheese
03 -
  • Pat the chicken dry and season well for the most flavorful sear possible
  • Do not rush the simmering step letting the sauce bubble gently creates the silkiest texture
  • Fresh Parmesan grated from the block will guarantee your sauce melts smoothly and does not clump

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