Creamy Marry Me Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce
A rich, silky, and comforting chicken dish with a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce that is quick and easy to prepare, perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (oil-packed recommended)
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- ½ cup (120 ml) chicken broth
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning (oregano, basil, thyme, rosemary blend)
- Pinch of red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry and pound to about ½ inch thickness. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken breasts for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F/74°C). Remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet. Stir frequently for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and tomatoes soften.
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping browned bits from the pan. Simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Stir continuously until cheese melts and sauce thickens, about 4-5 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Return chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon sauce over them, and simmer gently for 3-4 minutes to meld flavors and keep chicken juicy.
- Remove from heat, sprinkle chopped fresh basil on top, and serve immediately over pasta, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables.
Notes
If the sauce gets too thick, add a splash of chicken broth or cream to loosen it. Use oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes for richer flavor; rehydrate dry-packed tomatoes before use. Avoid boiling the cream sauce to prevent separation. Freshly grated Parmesan melts better than pre-grated. For a lighter sauce, substitute half the cream with broth or Greek yogurt (add yogurt off heat).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast wit
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Fiber: 1.5
- Protein: 40
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