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Creamy Marry Me Chicken Thighs Recipe Easy Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce

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A creamy, comforting chicken thigh recipe with a rich sun-dried tomato sauce that’s quick and easy to prepare, perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests.

Ingredients

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  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 pounds / 900 grams)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin recommended)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (packed in oil, drained but keep a little oil)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) low sodium chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup (180 ml) heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (dried basil, oregano, thyme blend)
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Handful of fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Pat dry 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper. (5 minutes)
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. (2 minutes)
  3. Place chicken thighs skin-side down in the pan. Cook undisturbed for 6-7 minutes until skin is golden brown and crispy. Flip and cook the other side for 5 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside. Cook in batches if needed. (12 minutes)
  4. Lower heat to medium. Add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the same pan. Stir constantly for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. (3 minutes)
  5. Pour in 1 cup chicken broth, scraping browned bits from the pan. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly. (3 minutes)
  6. Stir in 3/4 cup heavy cream, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes if using. Simmer gently and stir until sauce thickens and becomes silky, about 4-5 minutes. (5 minutes)
  7. Return chicken thighs to the sauce, skin side up. Spoon sauce over the top and cover loosely. Simmer gently for 10-12 minutes until chicken is cooked through (internal temp 165°F / 74°C). Sauce will thicken further. (12 minutes)
  8. Remove from heat. Garnish with chopped fresh basil. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot straight from the skillet. (2 minutes)

Notes

Pat chicken dry for crispy skin. Use a heavy skillet for best sear. Drain sun-dried tomatoes but keep some oil for flavor. If sauce is too thick, add broth or cream; if too thin, simmer longer. Avoid burning garlic to prevent bitterness. Rest chicken while finishing sauce to retain juices.

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Keywords: creamy chicken thighs, Marry Me chicken, sun-dried tomato sauce, easy chicken recipe, weeknight dinner, comfort food, Italian chicken

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