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icken in a Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce) Recipe

icken in a Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce) Recipe

5.2 from 16 reviews

Marry Me Chicken is a delectable dish featuring tender, seared chicken breasts smothered in a rich sun-dried tomato cream sauce. This recipe is sure to impress your loved ones with its flavorful combination of savory chicken, creamy sauce, and tangy sun-dried tomatoes.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

  • 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt (to taste)
  • Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (or other neutral oil)

For the Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce:

  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • ¾ cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • ½ cup heavy cream (at room temperature)
  • ½ cup grated fresh parmesan cheese (at room temperature)
  • 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (preferably packed in oil)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano (more or less to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (more or less to taste)

For Garnish:

  • Chiffonaded fresh basil
  • Grated fresh parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. To Prepare and Sear the Chicken – Place chicken breasts on cutting board, season with salt and pepper, sear in a skillet until golden. Set aside.
  2. To Make the Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce – Sauté garlic, add chicken broth, cream, parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until well blended.
  3. To Finish the Chicken – Coat seared chicken with cream sauce, bake in the oven until fully cooked. Rest chicken before serving.
  4. To Serve – Plate chicken, top with sauce, basil, and additional parmesan cheese. Serve hot with desired sides.

Notes

  • Use low-sodium chicken broth to control the saltiness of the dish.
  • For best results, use freshly grated parmesan cheese for superior flavor and texture.

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Keywords: Marry Me Chicken, Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce, Chicken Recipe