Marry Me Chicken
This cozy dish, which went viral on TikTok with claims that if you prepare it for someone, you will end up getting married, features boneless chicken breasts nestled in a creamy, tomato-y sauce. With wedding bells in mind or not, this dish comes together fairly quickly and is just as great for entertaining as it is for a family meal. In this version, the addition of tomato paste adds a bright acidity to the rich cream sauce and complements the sun-dried tomatoes. Serve with crusty bread to sop up all the juices as well as tangy green salad to balance out the sauce’s richness. Or, try it over pasta, rice or polenta.
- 3 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, or 6 chicken cutlets (about 2 ¼ pounds total), patted dry
- Kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal) and black pepper
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- Red-pepper flakes, to taste
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken stock
- ½ to ¾ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup (1 ½ ounces) grated Parmesan
- ⅓ cup sliced sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil
- Fresh basil, for serving