Marry Me Chicken

• 🍗 1 kg Chicken (large, bone-in pieces or chicken breasts)
• 🧂 1 tsp Salt (plus more to taste)
• 🌶️ 1/2 tsp Black pepper (freshly cracked)
• 🥣 1/2 cup All-purpose flour (for dredging)
• 🫒 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 🧈 2 tbsp Unsalted butter
• 🧄 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 🌿 1 tsp Dried oregano
• 🔥 1/2 tsp Red pepper flakes (adjust for spice)
• 🥛 1 cup Heavy cream
• 🍗 1/2 cup Chicken broth
• 🍅 1/2 cup Sun-dried tomatoes (chopped, drained of oil)
• 🧀 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
• 🍃 1/4 cup Fresh basil (torn or chiffonade for garnish)

Preparations

1. Season and Dredge: Pat the 1 kg chicken pieces dry, season both sides with salt and black pepper, then lightly coat each piece in the all-purpose flour, shaking off any excess.
2. Sear the Chicken: Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken until golden brown on both sides, then remove and set aside.
3. Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Create the Sauce: Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to scrape up the browned bits, then stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan cheese.
5. Combine and Simmer: Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer on low for 5–10 minutes until the sauce thickens and the chicken is fully cooked through.