Marry Me Chicken (Easy One-Pan Dinner with Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce)
Ingredients
- For the chicken
- 4 –5 boneless skinless chicken breast fillets (about 175 g / 6 oz each)
- Salt to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil plus more for the second batch
- 1 tbsp butter plus more for the second batch
- For the spice mix
- ½ tbsp mixed dried herbs
- ½ tbsp onion powder
- ½ tbsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp red chili powder use 1 tsp if you prefer less spice
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- For the sauce
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 1 tbsp garlic paste
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
- 1 –2 tbsp reserved spice mix
- 1½ cups chicken broth or stock
- 1 tbsp tomato sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese about 45 g
- Fresh parsley or basil to garnish
Instructions
- In a dry bowl, mix the herbs, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, chili powder, oregano, and flour.
- Season the chicken with salt to taste. Sprinkle the spice mix on both sides and press it in firmly. Reserve the remaining mix.
- Heat the olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
- Fry the chicken in two batches for 4–5 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
- Melt 2 tbsp butter in the same pan. Add the onion and garlic paste and sauté for 1–2 minutes.
- Add the sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1–2 minutes. Stir in 1–2 tbsp of the reserved spice mix.
- Add the chicken broth/stock and tomato sauce. Simmer on medium heat for 2–3 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the heavy cream.
- Turn the heat back to medium and cook for 2–3 minutes. Stir in the Parmesan until melted.
- When the sauce starts to thicken, return the chicken to the pan, spoon sauce over it, and simmer for 3–4 minutes until it reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Garnish with parsley or basil. Serve with pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Notes
- Pound thick fillets to an even ¾-inch thickness so they cook through in the same time.
- Taste the sauce before serving and add salt only if needed, since the broth and parmesan are already salty.
- Oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes can be drained and patted dry. A teaspoon of their oil adds extra flavor.