Marry Me Chicken
Tender chicken breasts in a silky sun-dried tomato and cream sauce with garlic and fresh basil. Rich, elegant, and ready in under 30 minutes—impressive enough for a date night.
- Total time
- 28 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 2 each (about 6 oz each) chicken breasts, boneless skinless
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed)
- 3 each garlic cloves, minced
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup fresh basil, roughly chopped
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- 1
Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- 2
Chop sun-dried tomatoes into bite-sized pieces. Mince garlic.
- 3
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until shimmering.
- 4
Sear chicken 5 minutes per side without moving—edges should turn opaque.
- 5
Transfer chicken to a plate. Lower heat to medium.
- 6
Add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet. Stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 7
Pour in cream and broth. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.
- 8
Return chicken to the pan. Simmer 3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- 9
Stir in basil and parmesan. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
- 10
Serve immediately over pasta or rice.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- wooden spoon
- paper towels
- cutting board
- knife
- measuring cups
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