Marry Me Chicken (Chicken in a Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce)
Marry Me Chicken is an irresistible dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a creamy sun-dried tomato parmesan sauce, making it a perfect centerpiece for any dinner. This one-skillet meal is not only easy to prepare but also guaranteed to impress your loved ones. Serve it with your favorite sides for a comforting and delicious experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp minced garlic
- ¾ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Pound chicken breasts to even thickness, then season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden. Remove from skillet.
- Sauté garlic in the same skillet until fragrant, then add chicken broth, scraping up browned bits.
- Whisk in heavy cream and parmesan until melted, then stir in sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, and red pepper flakes.
- Return chicken to skillet, coating with sauce. Bake for about 13 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Allow resting time before serving topped with sauce and fresh basil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 457
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 498mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 55g
- Cholesterol: 150mg