Marry Me Chicken
The ultimate comfort food that’s rich, creamy, and packed with flavor. Marry Me Chicken combines tender chicken breasts with a luscious sauce made from sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan, and heavy cream. It’s the perfect easy weeknight dinner that will leave your loved ones wanting more.
Equipment
- Skillet
- Saucepan
- Whisk
- Wooden Spoon
- Grater
- Chef's Knife
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Pepper
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 3 tablespoons Butter
- 2 teaspoons Garlic (minced)
- 3 tablespoons 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)
- 1 bunch 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.