Marry Me Chicken

A creamy, savory skillet chicken with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, Parmesan, and Italian herbs. It’s usually served with pasta, rice, or crusty bread.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Prepare the chicken: Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and ½ tsp Italian seasoning.

Step 2

Brown the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for about 4–5 minutes per side, until nicely browned. It doesn't need to be fully cooked yet. Transfer to a plate.

Step 3

Make the sauce: Reduce the heat to medium. Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds. Add the sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another minute.

Step 4

Deglaze: Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan.

Step 5

Add the cream and cheese: Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan, red pepper flakes, and remaining Italian seasoning. Simmer gently for 2–3 minutes, until the sauce begins to thicken.

Step 6

Finish the chicken: Return the chicken and any accumulated juices to the skillet. Spoon sauce over the chicken. Cover loosely and simmer for 5–10 minutes, depending on thickness, until the chicken reaches 165°F internally.

Step 7

Finish: Stir in the optional lemon juice. Sprinkle with fresh basil.