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Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken

This Marry Me Chicken recipe is a creamy, dreamy dish made with tender chicken breasts, sun-dried tomatoes, coconut cream, and Parmesan. Easy and always great to make one pan meal.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: creamy sun-dried tomato chicken, Marry Me Chicken, Tuscan chicken
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
  • 4 chicken breasts cleaned and pounded to about ¾ inch thick
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic or 3–4 cloves, chopped
  • 1½ cups sliced mushrooms optional
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper
  • ¼ tsp red chili flakes
  • ¾ cup chicken broth
  • ¾ cup canned coconut cream thick part only
  • ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp water
  • ½ tbsp cornstarch
  • ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ⅓ cup chopped fresh basil
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 5 minutes per side, or until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
    Raw and golden brown chicken breasts searing in a skillet during the first step of the Marry Me Chicken recipe.
  • Reduce the heat to medium. Add mushrooms and garlic to the skillet, sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.
    Mushrooms and garlic cooking in a skillet for the base of creamy sun-dried tomato chicken.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water. Pour into the skillet. Add the sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan cheese. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.
    Herbs and spices added to sautéed mushrooms, followed by coconut cream and broth stirred into the pan.
  • Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon some sauce over each piece.
    Parmesan cheese and sun-dried tomatoes added to the creamy sauce with mushrooms in the skillet.
  • Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked through.
    Golden chicken breasts nestled in the creamy sun-dried tomato sauce, ready for baking.
  • Serve topped with the sauce and chopped fresh basil.
    Finished Marry Me Chicken in a creamy sauce with mushrooms and tomatoes, ready to serve.

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Nutrition

Calories: 559kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 56g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 153mg | Sodium: 1174mg | Potassium: 1621mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 437IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 127mg | Iron: 4mg
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