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Best Marry Me Chicken (Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce)

This tasty chicken dish comes complete with a rich and creamy tomato sauce and pairs perfectly with pasta, rice, potatoes, and more!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 6
Author: Kristin King

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup flour
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • 4 chicken breasts
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • basil leaves for garnish (optional)
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Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl combine the flour, salt, pepper, dried thyme and oregano. Whisk well.
    ⅓ cup flour, salt & pepper to taste, ½ teaspoon dried thyme, ½ teaspoon oregano
  • Dredge the chicken breasts in the flour mixture.
    4 chicken breasts
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil. Once hot, add the chicken breasts and cook for 5 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Transfer to a plate.
    3 tablespoons olive oil
  • Add the garlic cloves and cook for one minute.
    4 garlic cloves, minced
  • Add the chicken stock and red pepper flakes and use a spatula to scrape up the browned bits.
    1 cup chicken stock, ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Mix in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese and simmer for a few minutes.
    1 cup heavy cream, ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Add the sun-dried tomatoes and stir to combine.
    ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • Add the chicken back into the pan and allow to cook on low heat for a few minutes. Serve with fresh basil leaves if desired.
    basil leaves for garnish

Notes

  • Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or chicken thighs, or a combination of both. 
  • Other seasonings that work well in this dish are paprika, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
  • You can also use a combination of milk and cream instead of just heavy cream for a lighter sauce option.
  • You can use diced tomatoes or crushed tomatoes for the tomato component of the sauce, just be sure to drain some of the liquid so your sauce isn't too watery.
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese works best. You can substitute pre-grated if needed however it will affect the flavor.
  • You can garnish with dried basil if you don't have fresh on hand.
  • If your chicken breasts are really thick, consider pounding them to an even thickness to help them cook evenly.
  • This dish pairs well with pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, or warm crusty bread. I love to serve a side dish that can soak up the delicious sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 471kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 402mg | Potassium: 988mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 837IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 128mg | Iron: 2mg
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