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Classic Marry Me Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

A perfectly cooked piece of Marry Me Chicken smothered in creamy sauce, topped with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil.
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Make this viral Marry Me Chicken for an impressive, restaurant-quality dinner that is surprisingly quick to prepare. You get tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich, garlicky Parmesan cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Sear the chicken breasts for 5 to 7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F or 74°C). Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic to the same skillet and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Do not let it burn.
  5. Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let it simmer for 1 minute.
  6. Stir in the heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and Dijon mustard. Whisk until the sauce is smooth and begins to thicken slightly.
  7. Return the chicken breasts to the skillet. Spoon the sauce over the chicken. Let it simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes to heat the chicken through and allow the flavors to combine.
  8. Garnish with fresh chopped basil before serving. Serve immediately over pasta or rice.

Notes

  • For an even richer sauce, add 1/4 cup of cream cheese along with the heavy cream.
  • If you prefer a less intense tomato flavor, use fewer sun-dried tomatoes.
  • This dish pairs well served over 8 ounces of cooked linguine or fettuccine for a complete Marry Me Chicken Pasta meal.

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