Classic Marry Me Chicken
Pan-seared and simmered boneless skinless chicken thighs in a creamy sun-dried tomato and garlic sauce with parmesan, topped with fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Season the chicken thighs with salt and black pepper.
Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add chicken thighs and pan-sear until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes.
Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the skillet. Let it simmer for 2 minutes.
Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream, parmesan cheese, and red pepper flakes. Stir until the sauce is creamy with visible tomato pieces.
Return chicken thighs to the skillet and simmer in the sauce for 8-10 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and tender.
Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
Plate the chicken thighs centrally, spoon sauce generously over and around them, and garnish with fresh basil leaves.