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Marry Me Chicken

Tender chicken in creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and herbs
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • salt
  • cracked black pepper

sun-dried tomato cream sauce

  • 4 cloves garlic - minced
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream - room temperature
  • 1/3 cup fresh Parmesan cheese - grated and room temperature
  • 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • fresh basil - chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat oil in cast iron skillet over medium-high heat, covering entire surface. Sear chicken 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low, add garlic, and sauté 1 minute. Add broth and stir, scraping up any browned bits.
  • Remove skillet from burner and cool slightly before adding cream. Whisk cream into chicken broth. Sprinkle Parmesan into mixture and stir until cheese has melted.
  • Return skillet to hot burner and continue stirring 1 minute until heated. Add sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, and red pepper; stir gently until mixed well.
  • Bring sauce to slow simmer, stirring occasionally. Return chicken to skillet, coat in sauce, and bake for 12-15 minutes until internal temperature reaches 162°F.
  • Remove skillet from oven; set aside. Spoon sauce over chicken, then let rest 5 minutes. Chicken will continue to cook to reach 165°F. Serve with sauce and top with basil.