Marry Me Chicken
Juicy chicken in a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce with garlic, basil, and white wine—this Marry Me Chicken is rich, dreamy, and impossible to resist.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 30 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2.2 pounds chicken breast (boneless, skinless)
- 4 tbsp olive oil (divided)
- 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper (or to taste)
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for a little kick!)
- 1 large red onion (thinly sliced)
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (like Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc)
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1¼ cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil, drained and roughly chopped)
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves (roughly chopped)
Instructions
- 1
Pat dry the chicken and cut into thin cutlets or bite-sized cubes.
- 2
Place in a bowl with olive oil, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Toss to coat. Leave to marinate for at least 15 min.
- 3
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 4
Add chicken in a single layer and sear until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- 5
Lower heat to medium. Add sliced onion and sauté until soft and translucent.
- 6
Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- 7
Deglaze the pan with white wine, scraping up the browned bits. Simmer until reduced by half.
- 8
Stir in tomato paste and water. Simmer over low heat until slightly thickened.
- 9
Add cream, sun-dried tomatoes, and basil. Stir to combine.
- 10
Return chicken to the pan and simmer until sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
- 11
Taste and adjust seasoning.
- 12
Serve hot with your favorite sides.