Marry Me Chicken Dish (Printable Version)

Creamy sun-dried tomato chicken finished with herbs. Quick, flavorful, and perfect for a delicious dinner.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
02 - 1 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ Sauce

05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
07 - 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and sliced
08 - 1/3 cup chicken broth
09 - 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

→ Finish

10 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or parsley

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Pat chicken thighs dry using paper towels and season them evenly with salt and black pepper.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, sear the chicken thighs for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until a golden crust forms. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.
03 - Reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic to the same skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds, stirring until fragrant.
04 - Add cream cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and chicken broth to the skillet. Whisk continuously until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy. Stir in crushed red pepper flakes if using.
05 - Return the seared chicken thighs and any accumulated juices to the skillet, nestling them in the sauce. Cover with a lid and simmer gently on low heat for 10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
06 - Remove from heat and sprinkle chopped fresh basil or parsley over the chicken just before serving.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Quick enough for weeknights ready in just thirty minutes
  • Rich cream cheese sauce tastes decadent but is simple to make
  • No rare ingredients needed everything is easy to find at the store
  • Flexible you can serve with pasta rice or gluten-free sides
02 -
  • High in protein so it is satisfying and filling
  • Gluten free with no flour or thickener needed
  • Sauce tastes even better the next day
03 -
  • Always let the cream cheese fully soften before using or it will not melt smoothly
  • Into extra heat Add a pinch more red pepper flakes Always taste the sauce before finishing and adjust salt as needed It is the little tweaks that take this from good to unforgettable
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