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The Original Marry Me Chicken Recipe

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Marry Me Chicken is a creamy, flavorful oven-baked chicken dish featuring a savory sauce made with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, fresh thyme, crushed red pepper flakes, and Parmesan cheese. This easy-to-make recipe yields juicy, tender chicken breasts with a rich and slightly spicy sauce, perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

Chicken and Seasonings

  • 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Sauce

  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp. fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
  • 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • Torn fresh basil, for serving

Instructions

  1. Prepare Oven and Brown Chicken: Arrange a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 375°F (190°C). In a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Generously season the chicken breasts with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Sear the chicken in the skillet, cooking about 5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
  2. Make Sauce Base: In the same skillet, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the finely chopped garlic, fresh thyme leaves, and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Then stir in the chicken broth, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, heavy cream, and grated Parmesan cheese. Season with additional salt to taste. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  3. Combine Chicken and Sauce, Bake: Return the seared chicken along with any accumulated juices back into the skillet with the sauce. Transfer the entire skillet to the preheated oven and bake until the chicken is cooked through and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165°F (74°C), about 10 to 12 minutes.
  4. Serve: Remove the skillet from the oven. Arrange the chicken breasts on a serving platter and spoon the creamy sun-dried tomato sauce over the top. Garnish with torn fresh basil leaves for a burst of freshness and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Using an ovenproof skillet is essential for transferring the pan from stovetop to oven seamlessly.
  • If you don’t have fresh thyme, dried thyme can be used, but use about 1 teaspoon instead of 1 tablespoon.
  • For spicier sauce, increase crushed red pepper flakes according to your heat preference.
  • Sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil can be used for extra flavor but drain excess oil before chopping.
  • Serve this dish with crusty bread, rice, or pasta to soak up the delicious sauce.

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