Marry Me Chicken (In a Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce)
A rich and flavorful chicken dish featuring sun-dried tomatoes in a creamy sauce, perfect for special occasions or a comforting dinner.
Ingredients
Protein
- 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Seasonings
- salt to taste salt
- freshly cracked black pepper to taste black pepper
Cooking Oil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Garlic
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
Broth & Cream
- ¾ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream (at room temperature)
- ½ cup grated fresh parmesan cheese (at room temperature)
Sun-Dried Tomatoes
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (preferably packed in oil)
Herbs & Spices
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano (more or less to taste)
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (more or less to taste)
Fresh Herbs
- chiffonaded fresh basil
Additional Cheese
- grated fresh parmesan cheese additional grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook chicken until golden and cooked through, then set aside.
- Sauté garlic in the same skillet, then add sun-dried tomatoes, chicken broth, heavy cream, parmesan, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until sauce thickens.
- Return chicken to the skillet, coat with sauce, and cook for a few more minutes. Garnish with fresh basil and additional parmesan before serving.
Notes
Use high-quality sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil for best flavor.