Marry Me Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 1½ teaspoons Italian seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (⅛ stick)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ¾ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (rinsed if packed in oil)
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F.
- 2
Season
- 3
Pat the chicken dry and season it on both sides with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- 4
Sear
- 5
Heat the oil and butter in an oven-safe skillet set over medium-high heat. Once the butter is melted, add the chicken to the pan. Sear until both sides are golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
5 min - 6
Cook
- 7
Lower the heat to medium, add in the garlic and red pepper flakes, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
1 min - 8
Simmer
- 9
Stir in the broth, cream, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
- 10
Bake
- 11
Once simmering, add the chicken back into the pan. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
12 min - 12
Garnish
- 13
Remove from the oven and spoon the sauce over each chicken breast. Garnish with basil and more red pepper flakes. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Per serving (based on 4 servings)
