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Classic Marry Me Chicken: Restaurant Quality in 30 Minutes

Close-up of seared Marry Me Chicken breasts smothered in a creamy, orange-hued sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil.
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Make the viral Marry Me Chicken, featuring tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich, creamy sun-dried tomato and Parmesan sauce. This impressive homemade meal tastes like it came from an Italian restaurant but is simple enough for a quick weeknight dinner.

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
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons 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). Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic to the same skillet and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  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 and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
  7. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened.
  8. Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet. Spoon the sauce over the chicken.
  9. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes to allow the chicken to absorb the sauce flavor.
  10. Garnish with fresh chopped basil before serving over pasta or rice.

Notes

  • For an even richer sauce, use the oil drained from the sun-dried tomato jar instead of plain olive oil for searing the chicken.
  • If you want to make this a Marry Me Chicken Pasta, cook 8 ounces of your favorite pasta according to package directions and toss it directly into the sauce with the chicken.
  • You can add a handful of fresh spinach to the sauce when you add the heavy cream for extra color and nutrients.

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