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Creamy Marry Me Chicken Recipe Easy Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce Dinner

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A quick and easy creamy chicken recipe with a rich sun-dried tomato sauce that’s perfect for last-minute dinners or special occasions. Tender chicken breasts are seared and simmered in a luscious, tangy sauce with garlic, cream, and Parmesan.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds / 700 grams), pounded to even thickness
  • Salt and black pepper, to season
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed, do not drain too much oil)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) chicken broth
  • ¾ cup (180 ml) heavy cream
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme mix)
  • A handful fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Place each chicken breast between two sheets of parchment paper or plastic wrap. Pound gently with a meat mallet or rolling pin until about ½ inch thick. Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper. Allow 5 minutes.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking, about 2 minutes.
  3. Add chicken breasts to the hot pan and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove chicken and set aside on a warm plate.
  4. Lower heat to medium. Add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the pan. Stir for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and garlic softens but does not brown.
  5. Pour in 1 cup chicken broth, scraping up browned bits from the pan. Simmer for 3 minutes to reduce slightly.
  6. Stir in ¾ cup heavy cream and ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese. Cook for 4-5 minutes until sauce thickens and cheese melts.
  7. Add ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (if using) and 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
  8. Return chicken breasts to the pan, nestling them into the sauce. Cover and simmer on low heat for 5 minutes until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F / 74°C).
  9. Sprinkle chopped fresh basil over the chicken before serving.

Notes

Use oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes for best flavor. If using dry-packed, rehydrate in warm water for 10 minutes. Do not overcook chicken; sear until golden and finish simmering in sauce. If sauce thickens too much, add a splash of chicken broth or cream to loosen. Freshly grate Parmesan cheese for best melting and flavor. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and Parmesan with nutritional yeast. The recipe is naturally gluten-free if using gluten-free chicken broth.

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