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Ina Garten–Style Marry Me Chicken

Ina Garten Chicken Marbella
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Marry Me Chicken is a skillet-seared chicken breast dish, smothered in a luxurious sauce of garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, heavy cream, parmesan, and fresh herbs. Ina Garten’s version would likely use high-quality ingredients, minimal fuss, and balanced seasoning for a deeply flavorful, creamy main course.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil), sliced

  • ¾ cup chicken stock

  • ¾ cup heavy cream

  • ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional, for tang)

  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (or ½ teaspoon dried)

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil (for garnish)

Instructions

Step 1: Season and Sear the Chicken

Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear for 4–5 minutes per side, until golden and just cooked through. Remove and set aside.

Step 2: Make the Flavor Base

In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add butter, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another minute.

Step 3: Deglaze and Simmer the Sauce

Pour in the chicken stock and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any brown bits. Bring to a simmer and reduce slightly, about 3–4 minutes.

Step 4: Add the Cream and Cheese

Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream, parmesan, Dijon mustard (if using), and thyme. Let the sauce simmer for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.

Step 5: Return Chicken to the Pan

Place the seared chicken back into the skillet, spooning the sauce over each piece. Simmer for 5 more minutes on low heat until the chicken is heated through and coated in sauce.

Step 6: Garnish and Serve

Sprinkle with fresh basil and serve immediately.

Find it online: https://inagartencooks.com/ina-garten-marry-me-chicken/