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Marry Me Chicken One Pot Recipe

Marry me chicken one pot in skillet with chicken in sun-dried tomato cream sauce
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Viral marry me chicken where seared chicken breasts simmer in luxurious sun-dried tomato parmesan cream sauce so delicious it supposedly inspires marriage proposals.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (1.5–2 lbs)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed), chopped
  • 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomato oil from jar
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • Extra parmesan for serving

 

  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  • Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
  • Pound to even thickness if thicker than 1 inch.
  • Season both sides with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and paprika.
  • Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Sear chicken 5-6 minutes until golden-brown.
  • Flip and sear second side 4-5 minutes.
  • Transfer chicken to plate.
  • Reduce heat to medium, add sun-dried tomato oil.
  • Add garlic and red pepper flakes, stir 30-60 seconds.
  • Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes, stir 1 minute.
  • Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth.
  • Scrape up browned bits from pan bottom.
  • Add thyme, salt, and pepper.
  • Bring to gentle simmer, reduce to medium-low.
  • Simmer 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  • Remove from heat temporarily.
  • Stir in parmesan cheese until melted smoothly.
  • Stir in butter until melted.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning.
  • Return to medium-low heat.
  • Nestle chicken into sauce.
  • Simmer gently 8-10 minutes, spooning sauce over chicken.
  • Check chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internal temperature.
  • Remove from heat, stir in lemon juice and basil.

 

  • Serve with extra parmesan.

Notes

  • Pound chicken to even thickness for uniform cooking
  • Pat chicken dry for best sear
  • Don’t skip searing – creates flavorful fond
  • Remove from heat before adding parmesan to prevent graininess
  • Use oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes for best flavor
  • Red pepper flakes add warmth balancing richness
  • Lemon juice brightens rich cream sauce
  • Fresh basil essential for authentic flavor
  • Sauce thickens as it cools

 

  • Freezing not recommended for cream sauces

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