Chicken in Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce
This Marry Me Chicken recipe features tender, seared chicken breasts smothered in a rich sun-dried tomato cream sauce, creating a deliciously comforting and flavorful meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Searing, Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken
- 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt
- Pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- ¾ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated fresh parmesan cheese
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- To Prepare and Sear the Chicken: Trim and pound chicken breasts, season with salt and pepper, then sear in a hot skillet.
- To Make the Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce: Sauté garlic, add broth, cream, parmesan, and spices, then simmer with sun-dried tomatoes.
- To Finish the Chicken: Coat seared chicken with sauce, bake until cooked through, and let rest before serving.
Notes
- Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for food safety.
- Adjust seasoning in the cream sauce to suit your taste preferences.
- Serve with fresh basil and additional parmesan if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: Marry Me Chicken, Chicken in Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce, Creamy Chicken Recipe
