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Marry Me Chicken Recipe

Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 502kcal
Author: Becky Hardin
You only need one pan to make this juicy chicken with sun-dried tomatoes and a deliciously creamy sauce!
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Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1½ teaspoons Italian seasoning store-bought or homemade
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (⅛ stick)
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • ¾ cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes rinsed if packed in oil
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh basil optional, for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Pat the chicken dry and season it on both sides with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
    4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, 1½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
    4 raw seasoned chicken breasts on a wooden cutting board.
  • Heat the oil and butter in an oven-safe skillet set over medium-high heat. Once the butter is melted, add the chicken to the pan. Sear until both sides are golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
    1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
    4 seared chicken breasts in a stainless pan.
  • Lower the heat to medium, add in the garlic and red pepper flakes, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
    3 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
    garlic and red pepper flakes cooking in oil in a stainless pan.
  • Stir in the broth, cream, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
    ¾ cup low-sodium chicken broth, ½ cup heavy cream, ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes, ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
    chicken broth, heavy cream, and sun-dried tomatoes added to garlic, red pepper flakes, and oil in a stainless pan.
  • Once simmering, add the chicken back into the pan. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
    cooked chicken breasts nestled in sun-dried tomato cream sauce in a stainless pan.
  • Remove from the oven and spoon the sauce over each chicken breast. Garnish with basil and more red pepper flakes. Enjoy!
    Fresh basil
    marry me chicken in a stainless pan topped with basil.

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Notes

  • For faster cooking, slice the chicken breasts into cutlets.
  • Omit the red pepper flakes for a spice-free dish.
  • Properly cooked chicken should register 165°F on an instant-read thermometer.
Storage: Store marry me chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1chicken breast | Calories: 502kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 56g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 198mg | Sodium: 719mg | Potassium: 1452mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 931IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 122mg | Iron: 3mg