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Creamy Garlic Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken (Marry Me Chicken) Recipe

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This Creamy Garlic Marry Me Chicken recipe features juicy seared chicken breasts smothered in a luscious garlic cream sauce with Parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, and Italian herbs. Perfectly balanced with a hint of heat from red pepper flakes and fresh basil garnish, this comforting skillet dish is ideal served over pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice for a flavorful and elegant dinner.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Garnish

  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil or parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides evenly with salt and black pepper. Lightly coat each piece with all-purpose flour, then shake off any excess to ensure a thin, even layer.
  2. Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts and cook for 4 to 5 minutes on each side until they develop a beautiful golden-brown crust. Remove the chicken from the skillet and place on a plate to rest.
  3. Sauté Garlic: Reduce the heat to medium and add butter to the same skillet. Once melted, add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned, releasing its aromatic flavor into the butter.
  4. Deglaze the Skillet: Pour in the chicken broth while scraping up the flavorful browned bits stuck to the bottom of the skillet. This step enriches the sauce with deep savory notes.
  5. Create the Cream Sauce: Stir in the heavy cream, freshly grated parmesan cheese, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Mix thoroughly to combine all ingredients into a smooth sauce.
  6. Simmer the Sauce: Let the sauce gently simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally until it thickens slightly and becomes creamy in texture.
  7. Return Chicken to Skillet: Place the seared chicken breasts back into the skillet, spooning the creamy sauce over the top of each piece to coat evenly.
  8. Finish Cooking: Simmer the chicken in the sauce for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F ensuring the chicken is fully cooked and tender with the sauce melding into the meat.
  9. Season and Garnish: Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if necessary. Sprinkle freshly chopped basil or parsley over the dish for a fresh, colorful finishing touch.
  10. Serve: Serve the creamy garlic Marry Me Chicken hot, ideally over your choice of pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice. It also pairs wonderfully with warm crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.

Notes

  • Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness before cooking to ensure they cook uniformly and stay juicy.
  • Using freshly grated Parmesan cheese helps create the smoothest, richest sauce with optimal flavor.
  • Maintain a gentle simmer for the sauce rather than a rolling boil to keep the cream silky and prevent curdling.

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