Description
Marry Me Chicken is a rich and creamy skillet chicken dish featuring tender chicken breasts simmered in a flavorful sauce made with heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, Dijon mustard, and Parmesan cheese. This comforting recipe combines aromatic herbs and spices with a luscious sauce that’s perfect for a special weeknight dinner or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasoning
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat the skillet: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat to ensure it’s hot enough for searing the chicken.
- Prepare to cook chicken: Add the olive oil to the hot skillet and allow it to heat up, creating a non-stick surface for cooking.
- Season chicken: Season both sides of the chicken breasts evenly with garlic powder, onion powder, dried basil, dried thyme, salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes for a balanced herb- and spice-infused flavor.
- Sear the chicken: Place the seasoned chicken breasts into the skillet and cook for approximately 6 to 7 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked through.
- Remove chicken: Take the chicken breasts out of the skillet and set them aside on a plate while you prepare the sauce.
- Make the sauce: Into the same skillet, pour the heavy cream, chicken broth, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice.
- Combine and simmer: Stir the sauce ingredients together and bring it to a gentle simmer to start thickening.
- Thicken the sauce: Let the sauce simmer for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until it thickens slightly and the flavors meld.
- Add tomatoes and cheese: Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and grated Parmesan cheese into the sauce to add texture and rich flavor.
- Incorporate mixture: Mix thoroughly to evenly distribute the tomatoes and cheese throughout the creamy sauce.
- Return chicken to skillet: Place the cooked chicken breasts back into the skillet, nestling them into the sauce.
- Spoon sauce over chicken: Ladle some sauce over the chicken to coat and enhance each piece with the creamy mixture.
- Final simmer: Let the chicken simmer in the sauce for 2 to 3 minutes to reheat and absorb the savory flavors.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the chicken and sauce, adding a bright, fresh finish just before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil for extra richness and flavor.
- Serve Marry Me Chicken over pasta, rice, or alongside steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best texture and taste.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to taste for more or less heat.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
