The Original Marry Me Chicken

The Original Marry Me Chicken

from delish.com
Date night
10 min
530 kcal / serving

Delish’s original Marry Me Chicken is the perfect chicken recipe for date nights, special occasions, or any weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp.extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 4boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 clovesgarlic, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp.fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tsp.crushed red pepper flakes
  • ¾ c.low-sodium chicken broth
  • ½ c.chopped sun-dried tomatoes
  • ½ c.heavy cream
  • ¼ c.finely grated parmesan
  • torn fresh basil, for serving

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375°. In a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil. Generously season chicken with salt and black pepper and cook, turning halfway through, until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a plate.

  2. 2

    In same skillet over medium heat, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Stir in garlic, thyme, and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in broth, tomatoes, cream, and Parmesan; season with salt. Bring to a simmer, then return chicken and any accumulated juices to skillet.

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

    Arrange chicken on a platter. Spoon sauce over. Top with basil.