Marry Me Chicken

Marry Me Chicken

from delish.com
10 min

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Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp. fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
  • 3/4 c. low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 c. heavy cream
  • 1/2 c. chopped sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan
  • Freshly torn basil, for serving

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375°. In a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil. Season chicken generously with salt and pepper and sear until golden, 5 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a plate. 

  2. 2

    Return skillet to medium heat and add remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Stir in garlic, thyme, and red pepper flakes, and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Stir in broth, heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan and season with more salt. Bring to a simmer, then return chicken to skillet.

  3. 3

    Transfer skillet to oven and bake until chicken is cooked through (and juices run clear when chicken is pierced with a knife), 10 to 12 minutes.

  4. 4

    Garnish with basil and serve.