Marry Me Chicken Dinner (Print-Friendly Recipe)
Juicy chicken in creamy sun-dried tomato sauce, ideal for a memorable Italian-American dinner.
# Ingredients List:
→ Chicken
01 -
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved horizontally
→ Seasoning
02 -
1 tablespoon olive oil
03 -
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
04 -
1/2 teaspoon salt
05 -
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Sauce
06 -
4 garlic cloves, minced
07 -
1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
08 -
1 cup chicken broth
09 -
1/2 cup heavy cream
10 -
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
11 -
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped, for garnish
# How to Make It:
01 -
Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides with Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
02 -
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook for 5 to 7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.
03 -
Add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 -
Pour in chicken broth and gently stir, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Bring to a simmer.
05 -
Stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3 to 5 minutes.
06 -
Return chicken breasts to the skillet. Spoon sauce over chicken and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes to warm through.
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Garnish with chopped fresh basil before serving.
# Extra Information:
01 -
Serve with cooked pasta, rice, or crusty bread to absorb the sauce.