Marry Me Chicken
This Marry Me chicken recipe takes pasta out of the equation, giving you a rich, creamy base for other recipes. Tender boneless skinless chicken thighs come together with a rich, creamy Marry Me tomato sauce featuring sun dried tomatoes to create classic comfort food that can be served over pasta, rice, or enjoyed on its own with some garlic bread.
Servings: 3
Calories: 877kcal
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 chicken thighs boneless, skinless
- 1 tablespoon smoked sweet paprika
- 1 tbps Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon sun-dried tomato oil from the jar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Sauce
- 2 tablespoon dried shallots
- 1 tablespoon minced onion
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon smoked sweet paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ⅓ cup chicken broth
- 1 ¼ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil
Instructions
- Wash the chicken and pat it dry with paper towels.
- Coat the chicken with the paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl.
- Heat the sun-dried tomato oil and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Then, sear the chicken thighs, starting with the smooth side down, for 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer them to a plate.
- Add the sun-dried tomatoes, shallots, minced onion, Italian seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, and dried basil. Stir and reduce the heat to medium-low.
- Add the heavy cream, chicken broth, tomato paste, and Parmesan cheese and stir until melted.
- Add the chicken thighs and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 10 minutes until their internal temperature reaches 165 degrees and the sauce has thickened.
- Add chopped fresh basil and enjoy!
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Notes
Storage
- Refrigerate for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
- Freezing is not recommended.
- Reheat the entire dish in a skillet over medium-low heat or microwave individual portions at 1-minute intervals.
- Use a skillet large enough to sear the chicken and cook the sauce without overcrowding the pan.
- I love my Circulon C1 Series skillet for recipes like this one. It's made of stainless steel with ScratchDefense technology, making it extremely durable and safe for metal utensils. Because it's an induction pan, it also heats up quickly and retains the heat well.
- When rinsing the chicken, place it in a strainer at the bottom of the sink and use a gentle stream of water to minimize splashing and prevent the spread of bacteria.
- Begin searing the chicken with the smooth side down for the most even cooking and prettiest presentation.
Nutrition
Calories: 877kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 72g | Saturated Fat: 33g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 25g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 272mg | Sodium: 1792mg | Potassium: 1431mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 3522IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 427mg | Iron: 7mg
