Marry Me Chicken (Chicken in a Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce)
Marry Me Chicken is a rich, indulgent, and flavorful dish that has taken social media and food blogs by storm. The dish features juicy chicken breasts cooked in a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce, with a tangy and savory flavor that’s simply irresistible. The name "Marry Me Chicken" comes from its reputation for being so delicious that it could inspire a proposal! Whether for a romantic dinner or a special occasion, this dish brings together comforting ingredients with luxurious flavors in a single plate.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Pepper
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 3 Tablespoon Butter
- 2 teaspoon Garlic minced
- 3 Tablespoon Flour
- 1 Cup Chicken Broth
- 3/4 Cup Heavy Cream
- 1/2 Cup Parmesan grated
- 1/2 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes drained
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning dried
- Fresh Basil for garnish
Instructions
- Slice the chicken breasts thinner to help them cook evenly. You can even pound the chicken thinner using a mallet if needed.
- Season the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5 minutes on both sides until the chicken is mostly cooked through. It will continue to fully cook later.
- Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate, and set it aside while you make the sauce.
- Return to the same skillet, and add the butter. Once it is melted, sauté the garlic for 30 seconds until it's fragrant. Add in the flour and stir to make a paste.
- Whisk in the chicken broth, heavy cream, and parmesan cheese.
- Stir in the drained sun-dried tomatoes and Italian Seasoning. Season with more salt and pepper if needed.
- Simmer the sauce for a few minutes for it to thicken.
- Return the chicken back to skillet and layer on top of the sauce.
- Turn the heat to medium low, and continue to simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped fresh basil leaves and serve warm over pasta or rice.