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Creamy Marry Me Chicken Thighs Recipe Easy Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce

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A comforting and indulgent dish featuring crispy chicken thighs simmered in a silky sun-dried tomato cream sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or unexpected guests.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (boneless optional)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 finely diced shallot or onion
  • 3 minced garlic cloves
  • ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil)
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or substitute with basil or oregano)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken thighs skin-side down and cook without moving until skin is golden brown and crispy, about 5–6 minutes. Flip and cook the other side for 3–4 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. In the same pan, add diced shallot and minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant and translucent, about 2–3 minutes, scraping up browned bits from the pan.
  4. Stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1–2 minutes to soften and release flavor.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and stir, loosening any stuck bits. Let simmer for 2 minutes.
  6. Add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Stir to combine and let sauce thicken slightly, about 3 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and fresh thyme leaves.
  7. Return chicken thighs to the pan, nestling them into the sauce skin-side up. Cover loosely and reduce heat to low. Simmer gently for about 15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F).
  8. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed. Remove thyme sprigs if used whole stems.
  9. Serve chicken and sauce over creamy mashed potatoes, pasta, or spiralized veggies like zucchini noodles.

Notes

If sauce gets too thick, add a splash more chicken broth to loosen it. Do not rush searing the chicken to achieve crispy skin. For dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk or cashew cream. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days; reheat gently with added broth or cream to restore sauce texture.

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Keywords: chicken thighs, creamy sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, easy dinner, weeknight meal, comfort food, creamy chicken, garlic, Parmesan, thyme

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