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Creamy Keto One-Pan Marry Me Chicken Recipe with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

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A creamy, flavorful, and keto-friendly one-pan chicken dish featuring sun-dried tomatoes and a rich Parmesan sauce. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 1.5 pounds)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (packed in oil)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth (preferably low sodium)
  • 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (blend of basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary)
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • A handful fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Pat dry chicken thighs and season both sides generously with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Let rest.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until butter melts and foams, about 3 minutes.
  3. Add chicken thighs skin-side down or one side down. Sear until golden brown and crisp, about 5 minutes per side. Remove chicken and set aside.
  4. Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the pan. Stir for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir to combine, scraping up browned bits. Simmer gently for 4-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  6. Stir in Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes (if using). Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Sauce should be velvety and coat the back of a spoon.
  7. Return chicken to the pan, nestle into the sauce. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer gently for 5-7 minutes.
  8. Just before serving, sprinkle chopped fresh basil over the top.

Notes

If sauce thickens too much, add a splash more broth or cream. Use room temperature chicken for even cooking. Avoid overcrowding the pan to get a golden crust. Simmer sauce gently to prevent cream separation. Add fresh basil just before serving to keep flavor bright. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and Parmesan with nutritional yeast.

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