Description
Marry Me Chicken is a creamy, flavorful skillet dish featuring tender boneless chicken breasts cooked in a savory sauce made with heavy cream, chicken broth, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese. This easy-to-make meal combines aromatic herbs and a rich sauce that’s perfect for a comforting dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasonings
- 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: Place a large skillet over medium-high heat to warm it up for cooking the chicken.
- Heat the olive oil: Add olive oil to the preheated skillet and allow it to heat until shimmering, preparing for searing the chicken.
- Season the 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 to build flavor.
- Cook the chicken: Place the seasoned chicken breasts in the hot skillet and cook them for 6-7 minutes per side, or until they develop a golden brown crust and are cooked through.
- Set chicken aside: Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and transfer to a plate, keeping them warm while you prepare the sauce.
- Add cream and liquids: Pour the heavy cream, chicken broth, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice into the same skillet, using the flavorful drippings left behind.
- Simmer the sauce: Stir the mixture to combine all ingredients and bring it to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Thicken the sauce: Let the sauce simmer for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, allowing it to thicken slightly and develop flavor.
- Add tomatoes and cheese: Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and grated Parmesan cheese to enrich the sauce.
- Incorporate tomatoes and cheese: Mix well so the tomatoes and cheese are evenly distributed in the 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 of the sauce over the top of each chicken breast to coat.
- Simmer briefly: Allow the chicken to simmer in the sauce for an additional 2-3 minutes so it reheats and absorbs more flavors.
- Garnish: Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the chicken and sauce just before serving for a fresh herbal note.
- Serve: Dish out the chicken breasts with plenty of sauce spooned over the top, ready to enjoy.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, increase the crushed red pepper flakes to 1/2 teaspoon.
- Use full-fat heavy cream for the richest, creamiest sauce.
- Sun-dried tomatoes add a tangy sweetness; rehydrate them in warm water if they are too dry before chopping.
- Pair this dish with pasta, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce.
- Ensure chicken breasts are of uniform thickness for even cooking, or pound them slightly if needed.
