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Marry Me Chicken Recipe

Tender chicken breasts in a luxuriously creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and Parmesan - so delicious it might inspire a proposal!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian-American, Romantic
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 6-8 oz each
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 0.25 tsp garlic powder
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
For the Sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup white wine optional, can substitute with chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped, oil-packed preferred
  • 0.5 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp dried thyme
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes optional
For Garnish
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil chopped
  • additional Parmesan cheese grated
  • extra sun-dried tomatoes chopped

Equipment

  • Large skillet or Dutch oven
  • Meat mallet
  • Meat thermometer
  • Shallow dishes for dredging
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Pound chicken breasts to even 3/4-inch thickness using meat mallet for uniform cooking.
  2. In shallow dish, combine flour, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Dredge chicken, shaking off excess.
  3. In large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and butter until mixture shimmers but doesn't smoke.
  4. Sear chicken breasts 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  5. Transfer chicken to plate and tent with foil to rest while preparing sauce.
  6. In same skillet over medium heat, sauté minced garlic 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  7. Add wine and scrape up browned bits from pan bottom. Let reduce by half, about 2-3 minutes.
  8. Pour in heavy cream and add sun-dried tomatoes. Bring to gentle simmer, stirring constantly.
  9. Add oregano, thyme, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Simmer 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  10. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  11. Return chicken to sauce and simmer gently 2-3 minutes to reheat and meld flavors.
  12. Serve immediately, spooning extra sauce over chicken and garnishing with fresh basil and Parmesan.

Notes

Use meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F. Can substitute half-and-half for lighter sauce. Wine can be replaced with additional chicken broth. Serve over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.