Description
Marry me chicken combines tender chicken breasts with a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce that promises romance on a plate. Garlic, herbs, and parmesan create an irresistible dish you’ll want to savor again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 2 tbsps 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
- Seasoning Preparation: Thoroughly coat chicken breasts with a harmonious blend of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Searing Stage: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high temperature until it glistens, then carefully place seasoned chicken, allowing each side to caramelize into a golden-brown exterior for 5-7 minutes.
- Aromatic Foundation: Remove chicken and reduce heat, introducing minced garlic to the skillet, releasing its fragrant essence without scorching.
- Sauce Creation: Deglaze pan with sun-dried tomato chicken broth, incorporating caramelized chicken remnants, then introduce heavy cream and fresh herbs, stirring to develop a silky, rich sauce.
- Final Cooking Process: Return chicken to the skillet, immersing pieces in the creamy mixture, simmering for 8-10 minutes until chicken reaches perfect doneness and sauce slightly thickens.
- Presentation: Garnish with additional fresh basil and a generous sprinkle of parmesan cheese, serving immediately while sauce remains luxuriously warm.
Notes
- Control Seasoning Intensity: Adjust salt, pepper, and spices proportionally to chicken size to prevent overpowering flavors or blandness.
- Achieve Perfect Sear: Use a heavy-bottomed skillet and ensure it’s hot enough before adding chicken to create a golden-brown crust without burning.
- Prevent Sauce Separation: Stir cream gradually and maintain medium heat to avoid curdling and maintain a smooth, silky sauce consistency.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Substitute heavy cream with coconut milk for dairy-free version or use skinless chicken breasts for lower-fat alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg