Description
Creamy tuscan-style marry me chicken brings irresistible Italian-inspired passion to your dinner table. Parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, and herbs create a luxurious sauce that seals love with every savory bite you’ll devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 3 pounds (1.36 kilograms) boneless, skinless chicken fillets
Dairy and Cream:
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
- ⅓ cup (33 grams) grated fresh parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¾ cup (180 milliliters) chicken broth
- ½–1 cup (70–140 grams) sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Salt to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh basil, chiffonaded
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken fillets by patting them dry and generously seasoning both sides with salt and freshly cracked black pepper, allowing them to sit at room temperature momentarily.
- Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high temperature, drizzling olive oil to create a smooth, even coating that prevents sticking and promotes beautiful caramelization.
- Carefully place the seasoned chicken into the hot skillet, allowing each side to develop a rich golden-brown crust through an undisturbed sear lasting 3-4 minutes per side.
- Transfer the seared chicken to a clean plate, then reduce the skillet’s heat to medium-low and introduce minced garlic, stirring until its aromatic essence permeates the kitchen.
- Deglaze the skillet with chicken broth, utilizing a wooden spoon to lift the flavorful browned bits clinging to the pan’s surface, creating a foundational sauce base.
- Gently incorporate heavy cream and parmesan cheese, whisking continuously until the mixture transforms into a smooth, velvety consistency.
- Reintroduce the skillet to medium heat and fold in sun-dried tomatoes, dried oregano, and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes, allowing the ingredients to meld and intensify the sauce’s complexity.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F while nestling the chicken back into the skillet, thoroughly coating each piece with the luxurious sauce.
- Slide the skillet into the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, ensuring the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160°-162°F for perfect doneness.
- Remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, allowing the juices to redistribute and the flavors to settle.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve immediately, presenting a dish that promises to captivate even the most discerning palate.
Notes
- Elevate your weeknight dinner with this irresistible Marry Me Chicken, a dish guaranteed to win hearts with its creamy, flavorful sauce and perfectly seared chicken.
- Searing the chicken creates a golden-brown crust that locks in moisture and develops a rich, caramelized flavor profile that makes this recipe truly special.
- Sun-dried tomatoes and red pepper flakes add a tangy, slightly spicy kick that transforms this classic dish from ordinary to extraordinary.
- Use a cast-iron skillet for the best heat distribution and to create a delicious fond (those browned bits) that builds incredible depth in the sauce.
- Check the chicken’s internal temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure it’s perfectly cooked – 160°F is the sweet spot for juicy, safe-to-eat chicken.
- Fresh basil isn’t just a garnish; it brings a bright, aromatic finish that cuts through the richness of the creamy parmesan sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg