Marry Me Chicken
A love story on a plate featuring perfectly seared chicken breasts in a rich, creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing, Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1–1.5 lb total)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or a pinch each of dried oregano, basil, thyme)
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for a lighter sauce)
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped, plus extra for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry and season it generously with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil.
- Once the oil is shimmering, sear the chicken for about 5–7 minutes on each side until it turns golden brown.
- After cooking, remove the chicken from the skillet and tent it with foil to keep warm. Reduce the heat to medium.
- In the same skillet, pour in the heavy cream and scrape up any brown bits from the bottom.
- Stir in the freshly grated Parmesan until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Mix in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and basil.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and allow it to simmer in the sauce for about 3–5 minutes.
- Serve immediately, spooning the creamy sauce over the chicken and garnishing with extra basil and Parmesan.
Notes
Pair with rice or mashed potatoes for an elevated dining experience. A glass of Pinot Grigio complements the meal perfectly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
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