Baked Marry Me Chicken: Hands-Off Oven Method for Creamy Flavor
By Mason Brooks
Baked Marry Me Chicken features a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce without the need for skillet splatter or constant monitoring. This oven-only method allows the chicken to bake to perfection while absorbing rich flavors, making it an ideal dish for dinner parties or feeding a crowd. With just 10 minutes of prep time and a simple baking process, you can impress your guests with restaurant-quality results straight from the oven.
Ingredients
- •4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts (approx. 6 oz each)
- •0.5 tsp garlic powder
- •0.5 tsp Italian seasoning
- •0.5 tsp fine sea salt
- •0.25 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- •1 cup heavy cream (minimum 36% fat)
- •0.25 cup chicken broth
- •0.25 cup dry white wine (Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc)
- •1 tbsp double-concentrated tomato paste
- •0.5 tbsp cornstarch
- •0.5 tsp dried oregano
- •2 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- •0.25 tsp red pepper flakes
- •0.33 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil (drained and roughly chopped)
- •0.33 cup freshly grated Parmesan (from a block)
- •0.25 cup fresh basil leaves (torn)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F / 200°C and move the rack to the top third position.
- 2
Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels, arrange them in a 9x13-inch baking dish, and season with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- 3
In a medium bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, chicken broth, white wine, tomato paste, cornstarch, dried oregano, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes until smooth.
- 4
Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes last.
- 5
Pour the sauce around the chicken breasts without submerging them.
- 6
Bake uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes.
- 7
Check the chicken's internal temperature at 30 minutes; it should reach 165°F / 74°C.
- 8
Remove the dish from the oven, spoon sauce over each breast, and top with freshly grated Parmesan.
- 9
Let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
