The Original Marry Me Chicken

The Original Marry Me Chicken

from delish.com
40 min
4 servings

Delish’s original Marry Me Chicken is the perfect easy chicken recipe for Valentine’s Day, date night, or weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 4 (8-oz.) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp. fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
  • 3/4 c. low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 c. chopped sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1/2 c. heavy cream
  • 1/4 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.