Marry Me Chicken

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why make this recipe

Marry Me Chicken is creamy, fast, and full of flavor. It feels fancy but it is easy to make. You can cook it on a weeknight or for guests. The sauce is rich and bright from sun-dried tomatoes and parmesan.

introduction

This dish makes tender chicken in a creamy tomato sauce. It gives big flavor with simple steps. If you like easy chicken dinners, you may also like delicious chicken salad recipes.

how to make Marry Me Chicken

1. Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil.
2. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Sear them until golden, about 4 to 5 minutes per side. Move the chicken to a plate.
3. Lower heat to medium. Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook 1 minute.
4. Stir in thyme, red pepper flakes, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring often.
5. Mix in chopped sundried tomatoes and grated parmesan cheese. Stir until the sauce is smooth.
6. Put the seared chicken back into the skillet. Spoon sauce over the chicken.
7. Bake in a 375°F oven until the chicken is cooked through, about 15 to 18 minutes.
8. Garnish with fresh basil and extra parmesan if you like.

Ingredients :

• 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
• 3 to 4 Large Chicken Breasts
• Salt
• Pepper
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Thyme
• 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
• 3/4 cup Chicken Broth
• 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
• 1/2 cup Sundried Tomatoes, chopped
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
• Fresh Basil

Directions :

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper, then sear until golden, about 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a plate. Return skillet to medium heat, add minced garlic, and cook for 1 minute. Stir in thyme, red pepper flakes, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring often. Next, stir in chopped sundried tomatoes and grated parmesan cheese. Return seared chicken to the skillet, spoon the sauce over the chicken breasts, and bake until cooked through, about 15 to 18 minutes. Garnish with fresh basil and additional grated parmesan cheese if desired.

how to serve Marry Me Chicken

Serve it over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes. It also goes well with steamed vegetables or a green salad. Spoon extra sauce over the chicken and sides. Use crusty bread to soak up the sauce.

how to store Marry Me Chicken

Cool the chicken to room temperature. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. For longer storage, freeze the cooked chicken and sauce in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating. Reheat gently on the stove over low heat or in a 300°F oven until warm.

tips to make Marry Me Chicken

• Pat chicken dry before searing to get a good crust.
• Use a meat thermometer; chicken is done at 165°F.
• Stir the sauce often so the cream does not break.
• If sun-dried tomatoes are dry, soak them in warm water for a few minutes first.
• Taste the sauce before baking and add more salt, pepper, or parmesan if needed.

variation (if any)

• Use boneless skinless chicken thighs for more flavor.
• Add spinach or mushrooms to the sauce for more veggies.
• Replace heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter sauce (it will be thinner).
• Use white wine in place of some chicken broth for extra depth.
• Make dairy-free with coconut cream and a dairy-free parmesan substitute.

FAQs

Q: Is Marry Me Chicken spicy?
A: It has a mild heat from red pepper flakes. You can reduce or skip them if you want no spice.

Q: Can I use frozen chicken breasts?
A: Thaw them fully before cooking. Cook time will be longer if they are not fully thawed.

Q: Can I make this ahead of time?
A: Yes. Cook the chicken and sauce, cool, and store in the fridge. Reheat before serving.

Q: How thick should the sauce be?
A: The sauce should coat a spoon. If it is too thin, simmer it a few more minutes before returning the chicken to the skillet.

Q: Can I double the recipe?
A: Yes. Use a larger skillet or bake the chicken in a larger dish so the sauce can cover the chicken.

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