Marry Me One Pan Chicken (Printable)
Tender chicken breasts in a creamy sun-dried tomato and herb sauce, cooked all in one pan.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
02 - 1 teaspoon salt
03 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
04 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
→ Sauce
06 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
07 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
08 - ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and sliced
09 - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
10 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
11 - 1 cup chicken broth
12 - 1 cup heavy cream
13 - ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
14 - ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
15 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
# Directions:
01 - Season chicken breasts on both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, ensuring even coverage.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
03 - Reduce heat to medium. Add butter and let melt. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Add sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, and thyme. Sauté for 1–2 minutes to bloom the spices.
05 - Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the pan bottom. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
06 - Add Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes, stirring until cheese melts and sauce thickens slightly, about 3 minutes.
07 - Return chicken to pan, nestling into sauce. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 8–10 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
08 - Stir in chopped fresh basil until evenly distributed throughout the sauce.
09 - Serve chicken breasts topped with sauce, garnished with additional fresh basil leaves.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Everything happens in one pan, which means maximum flavor and minimum cleanup
- The cream sauce clings to every bite of chicken in the most luxurious way
02 -
- Do not skip searing the chicken first because those browned bits are where the deep flavor lives
- The sauce will continue thickening as it rests, so do not reduce it too much on the stove
03 -
- If the sauce gets too thick, splash in a little more broth or cream until it reaches your desired consistency
- Keep the heat at a gentle simmer once the cream goes in, or it might separate and turn grainy