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Marry Me Chicken

Golden seared chicken breasts simmered in a creamy Parmesan sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and fresh basil. It's the kind of skillet dinner that gets you compliments — and maybe a proposal.

⏱ 35 min4Americanchickencreamyone-panskilletweeknight dinner

Ingredients

  • 4boneless skinless chicken breasts · 6 ounces each
  • 1 tablespoonItalian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoonpaprika
  • 1 teaspoonsalt
  • 1/2 teaspoonblack pepper
  • 1 tablespoonolive oil
  • 2garlic cloves · minced
  • 1/2 cupchicken stock
  • 1 cupheavy cream
  • 1/2 cupsun-dried tomatoes · chopped
  • 1/2 cupgrated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoonred pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cupfresh basil leaves · chopped

Steps

  1. 1

    Season the chicken breasts with Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.

  2. 2

    Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear until golden brown on both sides, about 4-5 minutes per side, then transfer to a plate. It does not need to be cooked through yet.

  3. 3

    Add the garlic to the same skillet and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the chicken stock, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.

  4. 4

    Lower the heat to medium and pour in the heavy cream. Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan, and red pepper flakes, then simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.

  5. 5

    Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon the sauce over the top, and simmer uncovered for 10-12 minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.

  6. 6

    Stir in the fresh basil just before serving. Serve the chicken with extra sauce over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.

Creator's notes

Red pepper flakes are optional.

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