Description
This Marry Me Chicken recipe features tender, golden-seared chicken breasts in a creamy Parmesan and sun-dried tomato sauce. A one-pan dish that’s easy, flavorful, and perfect for a weeknight dinner or romantic meal. Serve it with pasta, mashed potatoes, or vegetables for a deliciously satisfying experience!
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh herbs (basil or parsley) for garnish
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat the Oven:
- Set your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2️⃣ Season the Chicken:
- Generously season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
3️⃣ Sear the Chicken:
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
4️⃣ Prepare the Sauce:
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes, dried oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook for another minute.
5️⃣ Deglaze the Pan:
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the skillet to incorporate any browned bits.
- Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
6️⃣ Add Cream and Cheese:
- Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Stir until the sauce is smooth and well combined.
7️⃣ Combine Chicken and Sauce:
- Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning some sauce over each piece.
8️⃣ Bake:
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is bubbly.
9️⃣ Serve:
- Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs.
- Serve hot with your favorite side dish.
Notes
- Even Cooking: Pound thick chicken breasts to an even thickness for consistent cooking.
- Enhance the Flavor: Deglaze the pan with a splash of white wine before adding chicken broth.
- Make It Spicy: Add extra crushed red pepper flakes for more heat.
- Sauce Adjustments: If the sauce thickens too much, add extra broth or a splash of cream when reheating.
