Description
Marry me chicken shines as a romantic Italian-American fusion dish promising culinary passion. Parmesan-crusted chicken breasts draped in creamy sun-dried tomato sauce guarantee delectable results you will absolutely adore.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 lbs/1.36 kg boneless, skinless chicken fillets
- ½ cup/120 ml heavy cream
- ¾ cup/180 ml chicken broth
- ⅓ cup/33 g grated fresh parmesan cheese
- ½–1 cup/70-140 g sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 tbsps/30 ml olive oil
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- Salt to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil, chiffonaded
Instructions
- Seasoning: Pat chicken fillets dry and season generously with salt and black pepper, allowing them to rest at room temperature.
- Searing: Heat cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil, creating a perfect golden-brown crust by searing chicken 3-4 minutes per side without moving.
- Aromatics: Reduce skillet heat, add minced garlic and deglaze with chicken broth, scraping browned bits to build a rich sauce foundation.
- Sauce Development: Whisk in heavy cream and parmesan cheese until smooth, then introduce sun-dried tomatoes, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes to enhance sauce complexity.
- Baking Preparation: Preheat oven to 375°F, return chicken to skillet, coating thoroughly with sauce, then bake for 12-15 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160°-162°F.
- Finishing Touch: Allow chicken to rest 5 minutes, redistributing juices, then garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve immediately.
Notes
- Chicken Prep Tip: Pat fillets completely dry to achieve a perfect golden-brown sear, preventing steam and ensuring crispy exterior.
- Searing Secrets: Use cast-iron skillet for superior heat distribution and develop rich caramelization by avoiding unnecessary flipping.
- Temperature Control: Monitor chicken’s internal temperature carefully; 160°-162°F guarantees juicy meat without risking dryness.
- Flavor Layering: Allow sauce ingredients to simmer and meld, creating depth through gradual incorporation of herbs and spices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 50 g
- Cholesterol: 170 mg