Marry Me Chicken — Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato & Basil Sauce
Tender golden chicken smothered in an ultra-creamy sun-dried tomato, roasted garlic, and fresh basil sauce — a dish so irresistible it might just inspire a proposal. Elegant, comforting, and ready in 30 minutes.
🛒 Ingredients
4 servings
- 4 chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 oz sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and roughly chopped
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 3 oz (about ¾ cup) finely grated Parmesan
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Large handful fresh basil (about ½ oz)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (for dredging)
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- 1
Lightly pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness of about ¾ inch. Season generously with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika on both sides.
- 2
Lightly dredge each breast in flour, tapping off the excess. This step ensures a beautiful golden crust and helps the sauce cling to the meat.
- 3
Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden. Transfer to a plate.
- 4
In the same skillet (without cleaning), reduce heat to medium and sauté the minced garlic for 1 minute, stirring, until fragrant but not browned.
- 5
Add the sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Cook 2 minutes, stirring well to release the flavors.
- 6
Deglaze with the chicken broth, scraping up all the browned bits from the bottom of the pan — that's where all the flavor hides.
- 7
Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Let reduce for 3–4 minutes over medium heat until the sauce begins to thicken.
- 8
Add the grated Parmesan and stir until fully melted. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- 9
Return the chicken and any resting juices to the skillet. Partially cover and simmer over low heat for 5–7 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through (internal temp 165°F).
- 10
Off the heat, tear the fresh basil by hand and stir into the sauce. Serve immediately from the skillet or plate over pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
💡 Chef's Tip
The secret to a perfectly silky sauce: never hard-boil the cream after adding the Parmesan — it will break and turn grainy. A gentle simmer is all you need. For even deeper flavor, use the oil from the sun-dried tomato jar instead of olive oil — it's packed with concentrated flavor.
