Marry Me Chicken
Get ready to fall in love with Marry Me Chicken, a dish so flavorful and memorable it has sparked countless proposals. Imagine tender chicken thighs smothered in a creamy sauce infused with sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan, with just the right hint of heat from red pepper flakes.
Servings: 6
Calories: 418kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 pounds chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on, about 6
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon pepper or to taste
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¾ cup chicken broth low sodium or no sodium added
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped, or basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375℉.
- In a large, oven-safe skillet heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken generously with salt and pepper on both sides then add it to the skillet skin side down and sear it for 4 to 5 minutes until golden. Flip and sear the other side for another 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
- Turn the heat down to a medium and it the same skillet add garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Cook until fragrant, 1 minute, then stir in broth, heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese. Taste for seasoning and adjust as necessary with more salt or pepper. Bring to a simmer, then return chicken to skillet, skin-side up.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake until the chicken is cooked through, around 15 minutes.
- Garnish with parsley or basil and serve over rice or with a side of steamed vegetables.
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Notes
- You can substitute chicken breasts for the thighs, but adjust cooking time as needed to avoid drying out the meat.
- Freshly grated Parmesan is recommended for its superior taste and melting qualities.
- If sun-dried tomatoes are too tangy for your liking, try using roasted red peppers for a sweet, smoky alternative.
- Pair this dish with a side of rice or steamed vegetables to balance out the creamy richness of the chicken.
- While heavy cream is recommended for a richer flavor, you can substitute with half-and-half or a dairy-free alternative.
- Store leftover chicken in a shallow, airtight container in your fridge for 4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 418kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 151mg | Sodium: 387mg | Potassium: 644mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 616IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 2mg