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Marry Me Chicken a Creamy Dreamy Dish for Every Occasion

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or 8 chicken thighs)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp dried Italian seasoning
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped (oil-packed, drained)
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional, for a little heat
  • 1/2 cup fresh spinach chopped
For Garnish
  • Fresh basil leaves chopped
  • Extra grated Parmesan cheese

Method
 

Sear the Chicken
  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Sear the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside.
Build the Sauce
  1. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan (deglazing). Let it simmer for 2 minutes.
Simmer and Thicken
  1. Stir in the heavy cream, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using). Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
  2. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened.
  3. Stir in the fresh spinach until it wilts, about 1 minute.
Combine and Serve
  1. Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the creamy sauce.
  2. Spoon the sauce over the chicken and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes to heat through.
  3. Garnish with fresh basil and serve immediately over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.