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Easy Marry Me Chicken

Easy Marry Me Chicken is a delightful dish featuring tender chicken breasts in a creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and herbs, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces Boneless Chicken breasts Can be sliced to cook faster
  • 1 to taste Salt and Black Pepper
  • 3 tbsp Olive oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic (grated)
  • 3/4 cup Chicken broth
  • 2/3 cup Heavy cream For a lighter version, use half-and-half
  • 1 tsp Dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp Dried oregano
  • 1/3 tsp Chili flakes Adjust according to heat preference
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan (grated)
  • 1/4 cup Basil (fresh, chopped)
  • 1/2 cup Sun dried tomatoes (chopped) Use oil from the jar for added flavor

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season them on both sides with salt and black pepper.
Cooking
  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken to the pan and cook on each side for 8-10 minutes until they are golden brown.
  2. Remove the chicken from the pan and place on a plate to keep warm.
  3. Add a splash of the oil from the sun-dried tomatoes to the pan, then sauté the grated garlic over medium-high heat until golden brown.
  4. Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth. Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil, dried thyme, dried oregano, grated parmesan, and chili flakes. Mix until well combined.
  5. Return the chicken to the pan and cover with the creamy sauce. Cover with a lid and simmer for about 10 minutes over medium-low heat until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce is creamy.
Serving
  1. Garnish with chopped basil leaves or fresh parsley before serving. Serve hot and enjoy with pasta, rice, or crusty bread.

Notes

If you have leftovers, transfer to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat thoroughly before serving. You can easily customize by adding vegetables like spinach or mushrooms or substituting chicken breasts with thighs.