Dad's Favorite Creamy Casal Chicken
I am pretty sure you can find this recipe all over Pinterest with the name of Marry Me Chicken. I made this one night, but couldn't find any sun-dried tomatoes where I live. (I live in a very small town). Anyhow, I decided to use canned tomatoes and it was perfect. My husband has cancer on his lip and spicy foods kill him, so I tamed this down a bit and it was amazing. This is now his most favorite dish. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 3-4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes I use less because it is quite spicy
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sundried tomatoes, chopped or use canned diced tomatoes, drained
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese can also use canned if necessary
- fresh basil may also use dried basil sparingly :)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Place chicken in pan and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown. Transfer to a 9 X 13 inch pan. Return skillet to medium heat. Add garlic and cook for about 1 minute. Add thyme, red pepper, chicken broth and heavy cream. Keep stirring for about 5 minutes, then add the tomatoes and parmesan cheese. Return chicken to skillet and spoon sauce over all the chicken breasts. Bake until chicken temperature is 165 degrees--about 20 minutes. Garnish with basil and grated parmesan cheese, if desired.