Get ready to fall head-over-heels in love after one bite of this marry me chicken recipe! Juicy chicken breasts are paired with a creamy Parmesan sauce flavored with sun-dried tomatoes for a crowd-pleasing chicken dinner that become a new family favorite.
Prep Time: 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time: 45 minutesminutes
Total Time: 1 hourhour
Servings: 4
Ingredients
Chicken
1poundboneless, skinless chicken breasts(2 large breasts)
Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise. Place each piece between plastic wrap and pound to 1/4-inch thick. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts. Add more seasoning if needed.
In a large pan, melt butter and oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and sauté 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. Transfer chicken to a plate and cover with foil to rest.
Sauce
In the same pan, reduce heat to medium low. Add the garlic and cook 1 to 2 minutes, or until fragrant. Stir in the broth, scraping up any loose browned bits.
Transfer pan to a cold burner and let cool slightly. Whisk in the cream until smooth. Sprinkle in parmesan and gently stir until cheese has melted.
Return skillet to medium-low heat and whisk sauce 1 minute until heated. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Bring to a slow simmer, stirring occasionally. Return the cooked chicken to the pan, ensuring it is well coated in the sauce. Simmer 2 more minutes, or until chicken is warmed through.
Spoon remaining sauce over the top and sprinkle with basil. Serve warm with mashed potatoes.
Notes
Crusted chicken: I like to keep this recipe gluten free, but if you'd like to create a crispy crusted chicken, simply dredge the chicken in a shallow bowl flour after step 1 before you add to the pan. It will create a nice crusted chicken fillet.Sun-Dried Tomatoes:I like to use the tomatoes packed in oil, but you can use the dried tomatoes, if you prefer. If you do go with dried, I recommend adding a little extra oil to the skillet with tomatoes to give the sauce an extra boost of flavor.