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Easy Foolproof Marry Me Chicken That Will Steal Any Heart (45 Min)

Golden seared chicken in a creamy sun-dried tomato Parmesan sauce, made in one skillet in about 45 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 scaleable
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 460
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Chicken
  • 4 | breasts about 6 oz each | boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin |
  • 1/2 | tsp | salt | plus more to taste
  • 1/4 | tsp | black pepper |
  • 1/3 | cup | all-purpose flour | GF blend works as substitute
  • 2 | tbsp | olive oil |
  • 1 | tbsp | unsalted butter |
  • For the Sauce
  • 2 | cloves | garlic minced |
  • 1/2 | cup | sun-dried tomatoes drained and chopped |
  • 1 | cup | chicken broth |
  • 3/4 | cup | heavy cream |
  • 1/2 | cup | grated Parmesan cheese |
  • 1 | tsp | dried Italian seasoning |
  • 1/4 | tsp | red pepper flakes | optional
  • 2 | tbsp | fresh basil chopped | for garnish

Method
 

  1. Searing the Chicken
  2. Season chicken, dredge in flour.
  3. Sear in oil and butter 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden and internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C).
  4. Transfer to a plate, tent with foil.
  5. Building the Sauce 4. Cook garlic and sun-dried tomatoes in the skillet, 30 seconds. 5. Add broth, scrape up browned bits, simmer 2 minutes. 6. Stir in cream, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes; simmer 4 to 5 minutes until thickened.
  6. Finishing 7. Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over, simmer 2 to 3 minutes. 8. Garnish with basil.
  7. Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 460 | Protein: 38 g | Carbohydrates: 14 g | Fat: 29 g | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 4 g | Sodium: 680 mg
    8. If the sauce gets too thick, loosen it with a splash of extra chicken broth.

Notes

Contains gluten and dairy; gluten-free and dairy-free swaps included in the post. Best served fresh; freezing may affect sauce texture.