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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
Marry Me Chicken
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.

  2. Step 2

    Chop sun-dried tomatoes into bite-sized pieces. Mince garlic.

  3. Step 3

    Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until shimmering.

  4. Step 4

    Sear chicken 5 minutes per side without moving—edges should turn opaque.

  5. Step 5

    Transfer chicken to a plate. Lower heat to medium.

  6. Step 6

    Add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet. Stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.

  7. Step 7

    Pour in cream and broth. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.

  8. Step 8

    Return chicken to the pan. Simmer 3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.

  9. Step 9

    Stir in basil and parmesan. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.

  10. Step 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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