The Original Marry Me Chicken
- Total
- 40 min
- Makes
- 4 serving(s)
Serves
| Preheat oven to 375° | |||||||
| 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped | stir in garlic, thyme, and red pepper flakes | cook until fragrant1 min | stir in broth, tomatoes, cream, and Parmesan | bring to a simmer | return chicken and juices to skillet | bake until cooked through10–12 min | arrange on platter, spoon sauce over, and top with basil |
| 1 tbsp. fresh thyme leaves | |||||||
| 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes | |||||||
| 3/4 c. low-sodium chicken broth | |||||||
| 1/2 c. finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes | |||||||
| 1/2 c. heavy cream | |||||||
| 1/4 c. finely grated Parmesan | |||||||
| 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts | season with salt and pepper | cook until golden brown5 min · per side | transfer to plate | ||||
| Kosher salt | |||||||
| Freshly ground black pepper | |||||||
| 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided | |||||||
| Torn fresh basil, for serving | |||||||
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp. fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- 3/4 c. low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 c. finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/2 c. heavy cream
- 1/4 c. finely grated Parmesan
- Torn fresh basil, for serving
Steps
- 1Arrange a rack in center of oven; preheat to 375°. In a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 Tbsp. 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.
- 2In same skillet over medium heat, heat remaining 2 Tbsp. 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.
- 3Transfer skillet to oven. Bake chicken until cooked through and an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 165°, 10 to 12 minutes.
- 4Arrange chicken on a platter. Spoon sauce over. Top with basil.