Creamy Marry Me Chicken Recipe with Tuscan Sun-Dried Tomatoes
A quick and easy creamy chicken dish featuring tender chicken breasts in a luscious sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and fresh herbs. Perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 ounces / 170 grams each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin preferred)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (packed in oil)
- 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
- A handful fresh basil, roughly chopped
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (oregano, thyme, rosemary, basil blend)
- ½ cup chicken broth (120 ml)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until butter melts and bubbles.
- Sear chicken breasts in the hot skillet for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F / 74°C). Remove and keep warm tented with foil.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, avoiding browning the garlic.
- Deglaze the pan with chicken broth, scraping up browned bits from the bottom.
- Stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Cook gently, stirring until cheese melts and sauce thickens slightly, about 3-5 minutes.
- Return chicken breasts to the skillet, nestle into the sauce, spoon sauce over the top, add chopped basil, and simmer for 2-3 minutes to meld flavors and warm through.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. If sauce is too thick, add a splash more chicken broth or cream.
- Serve chicken topped with creamy sun-dried tomato sauce. Pairs well with mashed potatoes, garlic bread, or a simple salad.
Notes
Do not rush searing the chicken to get a golden crust which locks in moisture. Keep heat moderate when adding cream to avoid curdling. Use sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil for best flavor; rehydrate dry-packed if needed. Let chicken rest before slicing to keep it juicy. If sauce separates, lower heat and whisk vigorously.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast wit
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 35
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 30
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