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Marry Me Chicken Skillet Recipe

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This Marry Me Chicken Skillet recipe features tender, seared chicken breasts simmered in a creamy garlic and sun-dried tomato sauce with fresh herbs. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a perfect weeknight dinner that brings bold, comforting flavors to your table.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (lightly pounded to an even thickness)
  • Kosher salt and pepper (to taste)

Sauce

  • 2 tbsp butter (or avocado oil)
  • 3-4 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (or lite coconut cream in a can)
  • 2 tbsp fresh chopped basil

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken: Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with kosher salt and pepper. Sear the chicken until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Once cooked, transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
  2. Make the sauce base: In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant. Pour in the low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth and deglaze the pan by stirring and bubbling the mixture for a couple of minutes, loosening any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
  3. Add tomatoes and herbs: Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and dried oregano, allowing the flavors to meld for a moment. Slowly pour in the heavy cream in small increments, stirring continuously to emulsify the sauce and create a creamy consistency.
  4. Finish the dish: Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Sprinkle the fresh chopped basil over the top and remove the skillet from heat. The residual heat will keep the chicken warm and allow the flavors to combine beautifully.

Notes

  • You can substitute heavy cream with lite coconut cream for a dairy-free alternative.
  • Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness to ensure uniform cooking.
  • Use low-sodium broth to control the saltiness of the dish.
  • Serve with pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
  • If an oven-safe skillet is not available, use a regular skillet but be careful with heat and transfer the chicken and sauce carefully.

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