Marry Me Chicken
Creamy, flavorful chicken dish with sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (in oil, drained)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional, for heat
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
- Freshly ground black pepper for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature). Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add Liquids: Pour in chicken broth, bring to a simmer, and scrape any browned bits off the pan. Add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, stir well, and let the sauce simmer for 3-4 minutes until it thickens.
- Return Chicken to Pan: Place the cooked chicken back into the skillet, spooning some of the sauce over the chicken. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes to heat through.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat, garnish with fresh basil and black pepper. Serve immediately with your choice of sides.
Notes
For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.