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Marry me chicken in a cast iron skillet with creamy sun-dried tomato parmesan sauce
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Marry Me Chicken

 Creamy, flavor-packed marry me chicken featuring perfectly seared chicken breasts in a rich parmesan cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and Italian herbs. This easy one-skillet dinner is ready in under 45 minutes and is perfect for date nights, special occasions, or any weeknight when you want something extraordinary.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Calories: 490

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (approximately 2 pounds)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes drained and chopped
  • ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Place chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound to an even ¾-inch thickness.
  3. Season both sides of the chicken generously with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  4. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  5. Sear the chicken breasts for 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  6. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic to the same skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  7. Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to deglaze the pan and scrape up all browned bits from the bottom.
  8. Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, grated parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes. Continue stirring until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
  9. Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the cream sauce over each piece.
  10. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  11. Remove the skillet from the oven, garnish with fresh torn basil leaves, and serve immediately.