Marry Me Chicken (30 Minutes, One-Pot)
"Marry Me Chicken" is a popular chicken dish named for its supposed ability to inspire marriage proposals because of how delicious it is! This recipe features seasoned chicken breasts and a cream sauce made with sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil, Parmesan cheese, garlic, onion, white wine, and heavy cream. It’s a meal that’s impossible to resist!
Ingredients
- 1 ⅔ poundsskinless boneless chicken breasts (2 large chicken breasts)
- salt and pepper
- 3 tablespoonsflour (you can use gluten-free)
- 2 tablespoonsolive oil
- ⅓ cupchopped onion (white or yellow)
- 5 clovesgarlic (finely chopped)
- 4 ozoil-packed sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- ½ cupdry white wine (or use chicken stock)
- 1 cupheavy cream
- ½ cupshredded parmesan (room temperature)
- ½ cupchicken stock (or more)
- fresh basil
Directions
- 1
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. I used 2 large chicken breasts that I cut horizontally (lengthwise) to turn them into thinner cutlets. Generously season the chicken with salt and pepper, then coat it in flour. Sear the chicken for about 5 minutes on each side, or until it is browned and cooked through. Once done, transfer the chicken to a plate.
- 2
In the same skillet, add chopped onion, garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes (including some of the oil from the jar). Cook on low to medium heat for about 5 minutes, until the onions are softened. Deglaze the pan with ½ cup of white wine, allowing it to cook down slightly.
- 3
Next, pour in 1 cup of heavy cream and bring to a simmer over low to medium heat. Stir in the shredded Parmesan cheese until fully incorporated. If the sauce is too thick, add ½ cup of chicken thin it out, adding more if necessary. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 4
Return the chicken to the skillet to reheat, then top with fresh basil before serving.