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Marry Me Chicken

This Marry Me Chicken is a creamy, dreamy delight! Packed with sun-dried tomatoes and herbs, it's sure to impress anyone at your dinner table.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts (6 oz each)
  • Salt and black pepper
  • 1.5 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 Tbsp oil from jar of sun-dried tomatoes (divided)
  • 1 Tbsp minced garlic (about 3 cloves)
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
  • 0.33 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil (drained well and finely chopped)
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.33 cup tomato sauce
  • 0.5 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese (1 oz)
  • 1 tsp cornstarch (mixed with an additional 1 Tbsp chicken broth)
  • 3 Tbsp chopped fresh basil (divided)

Equipment

  • Large skillet or frying pan
  • Meat thermometer
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Start by patting the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Place the flour in a shallow dish and lightly coat each chicken breast in the flour, shaking off any excess.
  3. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the sun-dried tomato oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Use a meat thermometer to check for an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of sun-dried tomato oil and minced garlic. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Then, pour in the low-sodium chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
  5. Stir in the red pepper flakes (if using), chopped sun-dried tomatoes, heavy cream, and tomato sauce. Let this mixture simmer for about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Add the cornstarch mixture to the sauce, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.
  7. Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over it. Allow it to cook for another minute to heat through. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil before serving.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • This dish also freezes well; store in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months.
  • For a non-dairy version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream.