Marry Me Chicken
A cozy recipe featuring tender chicken breasts simmered in a luscious sun-dried tomato and cream sauce, perfect for special occasions or weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Start by generously seasoning each chicken breast with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the seasoned chicken breasts to the skillet. Sear for about 5-7 minutes on each side, until golden brown, then remove the chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth, bringing it to a simmer. Stir in the heavy cream and Italian seasoning.
- Return the seared chicken to the skillet. Cover and let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in airtight containers for 3-4 days in the refrigerator, or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat on the stove with a splash of chicken broth to restore creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
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