Creamy Marry Me Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce
A quick and easy creamy chicken dish featuring a rich sun-dried tomato sauce that’s perfect for cozy dinners and impressing guests without the fuss.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (120 ml)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (50 g)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary blend)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- A handful of fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Pat dry the chicken breasts and season both sides generously with salt and pepper. Let rest for about 5 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F). Remove chicken and tent with foil.
- Reduce heat to medium. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and scrape up browned bits. Simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and optional red pepper flakes. Cook gently for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
- Return chicken to the pan, nestle into the sauce, and simmer together for 3-4 minutes to meld flavors and warm through.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh chopped basil.
- Serve chicken breasts with a generous ladle of creamy sun-dried tomato sauce. Pairs well with garlic mashed potatoes or buttery pasta.
Notes
If the sauce becomes too thick, stir in a splash of chicken broth or cream to loosen it. Pound chicken breasts to even thickness for uniform cooking. Avoid boiling cream to prevent curdling. Rehydrate dry-packed sun-dried tomatoes in warm water for 10 minutes before use. Parmesan cheese should be stirred in off heat or on very low heat to avoid clumping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast wit
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 30
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