Heavenly Marry Me Chicken
This comforting dish combines chicken breasts, creamy Parmesan, fresh garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes for a deliciously impressive meal that's easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.7 pounds skinless boneless chicken breasts or 2 large chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons flour gluten-free if desired
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for cooking
- ⅓ cup chopped onion white or yellow for flavor
- 5 cloves garlic finely chopped for aroma
- 4 oz oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes chopped for tanginess
- ½ cup dry white wine or chicken stock for deglazing
- 1 cup heavy cream for creaminess
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan room temperature for richness
- ½ cup chicken stock or more for thinning the sauce
- to taste salt basic seasoning
- to taste pepper basic seasoning
- to garnish fresh basil for brightness
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large skillet, begin by heating olive oil over medium heat.
- Cut the chicken breasts horizontally to create thinner cutlets.
- Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- Lightly coat each piece of chicken in flour.
- Sear the chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until golden-brown.
Sauce Preparation
- Transfer the browned chicken to a plate to rest.
- In the same skillet, add the chopped onion, garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for about 5 minutes.
- Deglaze the pan with white wine, scraping up any browned bits, and allow it to bubble gently.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer, stirring in the shredded Parmesan until smooth.
- If the sauce is too thick, add chicken stock to achieve desired consistency.
- Return the chicken to the skillet to reheat in the sauce.
- Top with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
Ensure not to overcrowd the skillet while searing and let the heavy cream warm slightly before adding.