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 a romantic 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
Aromatics
- 2 cloves minced garlic
Broth & Cream
- ¾ cup low-sodium chicken broth see Notes
- ½ cup heavy cream at room temperature
- ½ cup grated fresh parmesan cheese at room temperature, see Notes
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
Cheese
- grated fresh parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté garlic in the same skillet, then add sun-dried tomatoes, chicken broth, and spices. Simmer for a few minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and parmesan cheese, then return chicken to the skillet. Cook until sauce thickens.
- Garnish with fresh basil and additional parmesan before serving.
Notes
Use oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes for richer flavor. Adjust spice levels to taste.