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Marry Me Chicken (In a Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce)

A standout dish combining juicy chicken breasts with a luscious parmesan cream sauce, vibrant sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh basil, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 457
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • to taste salt
  • to taste freshly cracked black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or other neutral oil
  • 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
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • chiffonaded fresh basil
  • grated fresh parmesan cheese

Method
 

  1. Season the boneless, skinless chicken breasts with salt and freshly cracked black pepper on both sides.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil. Once hot, carefully place the seasoned chicken breasts in the skillet. Sear for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden-brown.
  3. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate to rest.
  4. Add minced garlic to the same skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Pour in low-sodium chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits. Stir in heavy cream and grated parmesan cheese until well combined.
  6. Fold in sun-dried tomatoes, dried oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes. Allow to simmer for about 5 minutes.
  7. Return the seared chicken back into the skillet and let everything simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 457kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 55gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 173mg

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