Marry Me Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

• 4  (6-ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• ½ cup chicken stock
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• ¼ cup fresh basil leaves (chopped)

Steps

1. 1

   Season the chicken breasts with Italian seasoning, paprika, salt and pepper.

2. 2

   Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear until golden brown on both sides, about 4–5 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a plate (it doesn’t need to be cooked through yet).

3. 3

   In the same skillet, add garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the chicken stock, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.

4. 4

   Lower heat to medium, then pour in the heavy cream. Stir in the tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes if using. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.

5. 5

   Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over the top, and simmer uncovered for 10-12 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F.

6. 6

   Stir in fresh basil just before serving. Serve chicken with extra sauce over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.