Description
Irresistible marry me chicken sparks culinary romance with its creamy sun-dried tomato sauce and tender chicken breasts. Guaranteed to charm dinner guests, this Italian-inspired dish promises to win hearts and satisfy cravings with its rich, velvety flavors you’ll absolutely adore.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Dry Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
Cooking Ingredients and Add-ins:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (packed in oil, drained)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh basil or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Generously coat chicken breasts with a blend of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika, ensuring even coverage on all surfaces.
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers and begins to ripple.
- Carefully place seasoned chicken into the hot skillet, allowing each side to develop a rich, golden-brown crust for approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Transfer perfectly seared chicken to a separate plate, keeping the flavorful browned bits in the skillet for the upcoming sauce.
- Reduce heat to medium and introduce minced garlic, sautéing briefly until fragrant without browning.
- Deglaze the pan with sun-dried tomato-infused chicken broth, scraping up the caramelized chicken remnants from the bottom of the skillet.
- Pour heavy cream into the bubbling liquid, stirring continuously to create a smooth, velvety sauce.
- Sprinkle in fresh basil and oregano, allowing herbs to release their aromatic oils into the creamy mixture.
- Gently return chicken to the skillet, nestling the pieces into the luxurious sauce.
- Simmer the chicken for 8-10 minutes, ensuring it’s cooked through and the sauce slightly thickens.
- Garnish with additional fresh basil and sprinkle with parmesan cheese before serving hot.
Notes
- Choose boneless, skinless chicken breasts for even cooking and easier preparation.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to ensure a crispy, golden-brown exterior when searing.
- Adjust cooking time based on thickness – thinner cutlets will cook faster, preventing dryness.
- Customize the spice blend by adding dried herbs like thyme or rosemary for extra flavor depth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 735
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 623 mg
- Fat: 54 g
- Saturated Fat: 24 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 26 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 47 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg