Marry Me Chicken
This recipe features pan-seared chicken breasts finished in a rich, creamy Parmesan sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, bacon, and herbs. It's a decadent and flavorful dish, often served over angel hair pasta, perfect for a special occasion meal.
Equipment
- 1 Large Skillet or Pan For searing chicken and making the sauce.
- 1 Large Pot For cooking pasta.
- 1 Knife
- 1 Cutting Board
- 1 Tongs or Spatula
Ingredients
Main
- 1.5 pounds skinless boneless chicken breast halves
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.25 teaspoon ground thyme
- 0.5 cup chicken broth divided
- 0.5 pound bacon
- 1 16 ounce package angel hair pasta
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup freshly shaved Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 cup whipping cream
- 0.25 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook angel hair pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
- Cook bacon in a large skillet until crisp; remove bacon and drain on paper towels, reserving some fat in the skillet.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and red pepper flakes.
- Sear chicken breasts in the reserved bacon fat over medium-high heat until golden brown on both sides and cooked through; remove chicken from skillet.
- Reduce heat to medium, add butter to the skillet (if needed), and sauté minced garlic, oregano, and thyme until fragrant.
- Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Stir in whipping cream, grated Parmesan cheese, and chopped sun-dried tomatoes; bring to a gentle simmer, stirring until sauce thickens slightly.
- Return cooked chicken and crumbled bacon to the skillet, coating in the sauce; heat through.
- Serve chicken and sauce immediately over cooked angel hair pasta.
Notes
Ensure your skillet is hot when searing the chicken breasts to achieve a good golden-brown crust; don't overcrowd the pan. When making the sauce, gently simmer, don't boil vigorously, to prevent the cream from curdling. Using good quality, oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes adds depth of flavor. Cook the angel hair pasta al dente as it will finish cooking slightly when tossed with the hot sauce.