Marry Me Chicken in a Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce
A comforting one-skillet meal featuring tender chicken in a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce that promises to impress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- ¾ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated fresh parmesan cheese
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- Fresh basil for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oregano and red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- Sauté the minced garlic in the same skillet until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Deglaze the skillet with chicken broth, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom.
- Stir in the heavy cream and grated parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Add the sun-dried tomatoes and optional herbs like oregano or red pepper flakes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes until heated through and coated in sauce.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve over pasta or rice.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat in a skillet or microwave, adding a splash of chicken broth or cream if the sauce thickens.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg