Easy Marry Me Chicken
Tender boneless skinless chicken thighs pan-seared and simmered in a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce with garlic, herbs, and parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Season chicken thighs with salt, black pepper, and dried oregano.
Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet.
Add chicken thighs and pan-sear until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes per side.
Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes; sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Pour in heavy cream and stir in parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes.
Simmer sauce gently until it thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
Return chicken thighs to the skillet, spoon sauce over them, cover, and simmer for an additional 10 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
Plate chicken thighs centrally on a round white plate, spoon sauce generously over and around, and garnish with fresh basil leaves.