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Marry Me Chicken in a skillet with creamy sun-dried tomato Parmesan sauce

Marry Me Chicken

Tender seared chicken breasts simmered in a creamy Parmesan and sun-dried tomato sauce, ready in about 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds), halved lengthwise if thick
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes oil-packed and drained
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil sliced, plus more for serving

Method
 

  1. Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 5 to 6 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
  3. Lower the heat to medium and add the garlic to the same skillet, stirring for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Whisk in the chicken broth, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan, then stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
  5. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon the sauce over the top, and simmer for 2 more minutes to warm through.
  7. Stir in the fresh basil and serve immediately.