Marry Me Chicken Oven Recipe for Special Nights
Pan-seared juicy chicken smothered in a creamy garlic Parmesan sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and Italian herbs. Rich, comforting, and ready to impress.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
2–3 boneless chicken breasts
Salt, pepper, ½ tsp Italian seasoning
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (in oil), sliced
½ cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
½ tsp Italian seasoning
Pinch red pepper flakes
⅓ cup grated Parmesan
Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. (Optional: Lightly flour.)
- Sear chicken in oil and butter, 4–5 minutes per side. Remove.
- Sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes for 2 minutes.
- Deglaze with broth. Simmer 2 minutes. Add cream, seasoning, and red pepper.
- Stir in Parmesan. Simmer 3–5 minutes until thick.
- Return chicken to pan. Simmer 3–5 minutes more.
- Garnish and serve hot.
Notes
Use thighs for extra juiciness. Lighten with half-and-half or dairy-free cream. Double sauce for pasta.