Pan Seared Chicken Breast in a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce, this easy Marry Me Chicken is sure to please anyone that sinks their teeth into it. Ready in minutes, it's a great weeknight dinner option.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time25 minutesmins
Total Time35 minutesmins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken breast, Marry Me Chicken, Pan Seared Chicken
Servings: 6
Calories: 497kcal
Author: Kellie
Cost: $10
Equipment
1 skillet
Ingredients
3boneless skinless chicken breasts
1tablespoonkosher salt
1/2tablespoonground pepper
2tablespoonsolive oil
2tablespoonsbutter
3garlic clovesminced
1tablespoontomato paste
1 1/2cupschicken stock
1 1/2cupsheavy cream
3/4cupparmesan cheese
17 ounce jar sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped (you can use this oil in place of the olive oil in the recipe for added flavor.)
1tablespoonItalian Seasoning
1teaspoonred pepper flakesoptional
1/4cupchopped basil
1/4cupchopped parsley
Cooked pastafor serving
Instructions
Pat the chicken dry and season both sides of the breasts with half the salt and pepper.
Heat the oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken to the pan and cook until golden brown, approximately 4-5 minutes. Flip the chicken and cook the opposite side until golden brown. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
Add the garlic to the pan and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
Stir in the chicken stock and, using a wooden spoon, scrape up any brown bits on the bottom of the pan. Add the heavy cream, 1/2 the cheese, tomatoes, Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes and the remaining salt and pepper, stirring until combined.
Return the chicken to the pan and bring the sauce to a simmer. Reduce the heat low and cook until the chicken is cooked through and registers 165˚F on an instant read thermometer, approximately 5 minutes.
Slice the chicken breasts across the grain and serve with the sauce. Sprinkle with the remaining cheese and red pepper flakes.
Serve over pasta, if desired.
Notes
Marry Me Chicken is best served soon after cooking.