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Marry Me Chicken

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A creamy tomato-and-basil skillet chicken that’s impressively flavorful and easy to make.

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs Chicken breasts, boneless skinless
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, freshly cracked, to taste
  • 1 tsp Oregano, dried
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup Sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil or rehydrated)
  • 3/4 cup Chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup Heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated fresh
  • 1 cup Basil, fresh (torn or chiffonade)
  • 1/2 tsp Red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it shimmers.
  2. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, black pepper, and oregano.
  3. Add the chicken to the hot skillet in a single layer. Cook until each side is golden, about 4–6 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set it aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring, until fragrant.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a gentle simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the pan bottom.
  6. Stir in the heavy cream and red pepper flakes. Let the sauce come together for a couple of minutes so it thickens slightly.
  7. Return the chicken to the skillet, nestle each piece into the sauce, then sprinkle the torn basil and grated Parmesan over everything.
  8. Cover the skillet and simmer gently for 15–20 minutes, or until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) at the thickest point.
  9. Serve hot, spooning plenty of sauce over each piece.

Notes

For lighter sauce, use half-and-half. Can substitute chicken thighs. Add spinach or mushrooms for extra veggies.

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