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Marry me chicken
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Marry Me Chicken

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs about 2 lb
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, divided
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon basil, chopped, optional

Method
 

  1. Pat 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs dry with paper towels; season both sides with salt, pepper, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high.
  3. Sear thighs 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown; transfer to a plate.
  4. Reduce skillet heat to medium; sauté 3 minced garlic cloves 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Add ½ cup chopped, drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes; cook 1 minute.
  6. Add 1½ cups heavy cream, ½ cup chicken broth, and ½ cup grated Parmesan.
  7. Stir in 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon pepper flakes, and ½ teaspoon paprika.
  8. Simmer, stirring frequently, about 3-4 minutes until sauce starts thickening.
  9. Return chicken, nestled in sauce.
  10. Reduce heat to low; simmer 10-12 minutes until chicken is cooked through to 165°F internally and sauce thickens.
  11. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  12. Garnish with optional basil.
  13. Serve over zucchini noodles, cauliflower rice, or roasted broccoli to soak up sauce.

Notes

Equipment: 12-inch skillet, instant-read thermometer.
Serving size: one 6th of the recipe.
Suggested sides are optional and are not included in the ingredient quantities. No nutrition calculation or kitchen testing has been performed.