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Quick & Tasty Marry Me Chicken

Golden-seared chicken simmered in a creamy sun-dried tomato parmesan sauce. A flavorful and romantic dinner that comes together in under 40 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Calories: 490
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • fresh basil for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing spoon
  • Measuring cups
  • Chef knife

Method
 

  1. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Sear in olive oil until golden. Remove from skillet.
  2. Melt butter in the same skillet. Add garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and Italian seasoning.
  3. Pour in chicken broth and cream. Simmer until sauce thickens slightly.
  4. Stir in parmesan until melted. Add red pepper flakes if using.
  5. Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over top, and simmer until fully cooked.
  6. Garnish with fresh basil and serve hot with pasta, rice, or bread.

Notes

For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream. Add spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor and nutrition.