The Original Marry Me Chicken
Directions
- 1Arrange a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 375°F.
- 2In a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon of oil.
- 3Generously season chicken with salt and black pepper.
- 4Cook the chicken, turning halfway through, until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side.
- 5Transfer the chicken to a plate.
- 6In the same skillet over medium heat, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil.
- 7Stir in garlic, thyme, and red pepper flakes.
- 8Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 9Stir in broth, tomatoes, cream, and Parmesan.
- 10Season with salt.
- 11Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- 12Return the chicken and any accumulated juices to the skillet.
- 13Transfer the skillet to the oven.
- 14Bake chicken until cooked through and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165°F, 10 to 12 minutes.
- 15Arrange chicken on a platter.
- 16Spoon sauce over the chicken.
- 17Top with basil.
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
- 0.75 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 0.5 cup finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 0.25 cup finely grated Parmesan
- Torn fresh basil, for serving
Equipment
large ovenproof skilletinstant-read thermometerplatter
Tips
- Searing the chicken before baking creates a golden-brown crust and keeps the chicken moist and flavorful.
- The rendered chicken fat from searing forms the base of the sauce, adding depth.
- Toasting garlic, fresh thyme, and red pepper flakes brings out their fragrance and color.
- Let the sauce reduce slightly to meld and thicken before adding the chicken back.
- For a thicker sauce to serve over pasta, consider using a 1:1 ratio of heavy cream to broth and doubling the Parmesan, or adding a roux (olive oil and flour) to thicken the sauce.
- You can substitute sun-dried tomato pesto for whole sun-dried tomatoes.
- If using chicken cutlets, you can skip the baking phase to make the recipe quicker.
- If the sauce is too thick upon reheating, add a splash of water to thin it out.
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