Description
Marry Me Chicken is a flavorful skillet dish featuring tender chicken breasts cooked to golden perfection and served in a creamy, tangy sauce infused with sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, and fresh herbs. This rich and comforting recipe is perfect for a cozy dinner and pairs wonderfully with pasta or crusty bread.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat skillet: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat to prepare for cooking the chicken.
- Heat oil: Add the olive oil to the skillet and allow it to heat until shimmering.
- Season chicken: Season both sides of the chicken breasts evenly with garlic powder, onion powder, dried basil, dried thyme, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes to create a well-balanced flavor base.
- Cook chicken: Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the hot skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through, ensuring a juicy interior.
- Remove chicken: Take the cooked chicken out of the skillet and set it aside on a plate to rest.
- Start sauce: In the same skillet, add the heavy cream, chicken broth, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits to add depth to the sauce.
- Simmer sauce: Stir the sauce ingredients to combine and bring to a gentle simmer on medium heat.
- Thicken sauce: Allow the sauce to simmer for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly to coat the chicken well.
- Add tomatoes and cheese: Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and grated Parmesan cheese, blending them thoroughly into the creamy sauce.
- Combine ingredients: Mix well to incorporate the tomatoes and cheese fully into the sauce.
- Return chicken: Place the cooked chicken breasts back into the skillet, nestling them into the sauce.
- Spoon sauce over chicken: Using a spoon, ladle some sauce over the chicken breasts to coat them evenly.
- Reheat chicken: Simmer the chicken in the sauce for an additional 2-3 minutes to reheat and allow the flavors to meld.
- Add parsley: Sprinkle the freshly chopped parsley over the chicken and sauce just before serving for a fresh herbal touch.
- Serve: Plate the chicken breasts and drizzle additional sauce over the top, serving immediately with your choice of sides.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken in olive oil and herbs for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Serve with pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
- Sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil will enhance the sauce’s richness compared to dry-packed.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best texture and flavor.
- Adjust crushed red pepper flakes according to your preferred spice level.
