Easy Marry Me Chicken
A quick and delicious creamy chicken dish that can be prepared in just 30 minutes, perfect for impressing loved ones.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless Chicken breasts
- to taste Salt Kosher salt recommended
- to taste Black Pepper
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic (grated)
- 3/4 cup Chicken broth
- 2/3 cup Heavy cream
- 1 tsp Dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp Dried oregano
- 1/3 tsp Chili flakes
- 1/3 cup Parmesan (grated)
- 1/4 cup Basil (fresh, chopped)
- 1/2 cup Sun dried tomatoes (chopped)
Instructions
Preparation
- Pat dry the chicken breasts with paper towels. Season them on both sides with kosher salt and black pepper.
Cooking Chicken
- In a large skillet, add the olive oil and heat it over medium-high heat. Add the chicken to the pan and cook them on each side for 8-10 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and place it on a plate while you make the sauce.
Making the Sauce
- Add a splash of the oil from the dried tomatoes to the pan. Sauté the minced garlic over medium-high heat, mixing constantly until the garlic is golden brown.
- Next, add the heavy cream, chicken broth, chopped dried tomatoes, chopped basil, dried thyme, dried oregano, grated Parmesan, and chili flakes. Mix everything with a wooden spoon until well combined.
Combining and Simmering
- Add the chicken back into the creamy sauce, cover it with the sauce, then cover the pan with a lid. Let everything simmer for another 10 minutes over medium-low heat until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce is creamy.
Serving
- Garnish with chopped basil leaves or fresh parsley. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
For added flavor, marinate the chicken in herbs and olive oil for a few hours before cooking. You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version. Customize by adding vegetables like spinach or mushrooms.