Description
The “Marry Me Chicken with a Twist” recipe is a delightful creation that’s perfect for a special occasion or a comforting dinner at home. This dish features juicy chicken fillets nestled in a tantalizing sun-dried tomato cream sauce, enhanced with parmesan cheese and a hint of red pepper. It’s a simple yet impressive recipe that combines the savory depths of Italian cuisine with the heartwarming pleasure of a homemade meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken fillets
- Salt to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or other neutral oil
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream at or close to room temperature
- ⅓ cup grated fresh parmesan cheese at room temperature
- ½–1 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Fresh basil, chiffonaded, for garnish
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Generously season both sides of the chicken fillets with salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Set them aside.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and swirl to coat the surface. Add the chicken and sear each side for 3 to 4 minutes until golden. Transfer to a plate.
- Prepare the Sauce: Reduce heat to medium-low and add minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté until fragrant, then deglaze with chicken broth, scraping up the browned bits. Let cool slightly, then stir in cream and add parmesan cheese, stirring until melted.
- Add Flavorings: Return the skillet to heat, adding sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Adjust seasonings to taste.
- Oven Finish: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Return chicken to the skillet, coating it in the sauce, then bake for 12-15 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 160°-162°F.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the skillet from the oven, let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, then serve garnished with basil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes