Name: Marry Me Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1.5 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (2 large, halved horizontally into 4 cutlets); 1 teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 4 clove garlic cloves (minced); ½ cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes (drained and chopped); ½ teaspoon dried oregano; ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes; ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth; 1 cup heavy cream; ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese; ¼ cup fresh basil (torn)

Instructions

Season the chicken
Season the chicken:
Pat 1½ pounds chicken cutlets dry. Season both sides with 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, then lightly dust with 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour.
Sear
Sear:
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 4 to 5 minutes per side, until golden brown and an instant-read thermometer reads 165°F. Transfer to a plate.
Aromatics
Aromatics:
Reduce the heat to medium and melt 1 tablespoon unsalted butter in the same skillet. Add 4 minced garlic cloves, ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, and ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
Marry Me Chicken sauce
Marry Me Chicken sauce:
Pour in ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth and scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Stir in 1 cup heavy cream and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, until slightly thickened. Add ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
Simmer and serve
Simmer and serve:
Return the chicken and any juices to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, until the chicken is heated through. Sprinkle the Marry Me Chicken with ¼ cup torn fresh basil and serve.

Tips

Slicing the chicken breasts into thin cutlets helps them cook quickly and evenly. For even more flavor, use the oil from the sun-dried tomato jar in place of the olive oil. For a lighter sauce, swap the heavy cream for half-and-half, but keep it at a gentle simmer so it doesn't curdle.

Storage

Store leftover Marry Me Chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat with 2 tablespoons chicken broth. Freezing isn't recommended, because the cream sauce can separate.

Serving suggestions

Serve Marry Me Chicken over pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice, with crusty bread to soak up the sauce. Roasted green beans or a simple arugula salad balance the richness.