Description
Creamy, dreamy marry me chicken brings irresistible Italian-inspired flavors to your dinner table. Tender chicken breasts bathed in a luscious sun-dried tomato cream sauce promise to make anyone fall in love with this simple yet elegant meal you’ll want to make again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Seasonings and Spices:
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Sauce and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream (240 milliliters)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (120 milliliters)
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Additional basil or parsley, for garnishing
Instructions
- Generously coat chicken breasts with salt and pepper, ensuring even coverage on both surfaces.
- Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high temperature, creating a sizzling cooking environment.
- Carefully place seasoned chicken into the hot skillet, allowing each side to develop a rich golden-brown crust, approximately 5-6 minutes per side.
- Transfer chicken to a separate plate, keeping the flavorful browned bits in the skillet for the upcoming sauce.
- Introduce minced garlic to the skillet, releasing its aromatic essence and creating a fragrant base.
- Pour chicken broth into the pan, using a wooden spoon to lift and incorporate the caramelized cooking remnants from the bottom.
- Incorporate heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, grated Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning into the liquid mixture.
- Reduce heat and allow the sauce to gently simmer, thickening and melding the complex flavors together for approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Carefully return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the creamy sauce.
- Spoon the luxurious sauce over the chicken, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated and reheated.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped basil leaves as a vibrant garnish moments before serving.
- Present the dish immediately, inviting diners to savor the rich, decadent flavors.
Notes
- Pat chicken breasts dry before seasoning to achieve a golden-brown, crispy exterior that locks in moisture and flavor.
- Allow the sauce to simmer and reduce gradually, stirring occasionally to prevent burning and create a luxuriously thick, creamy texture.
- Swap heavy cream with coconut milk for a dairy-free version, or use Greek yogurt for a lighter, protein-packed alternative that maintains the sauce’s richness.
- This dish freezes beautifully. Cool completely, store in an airtight container, and reheat gently to preserve the sauce’s smooth consistency and chicken’s tenderness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 660
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 54 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg