Description
Easy Marry Me Chicken is a creamy, flavorful chicken dish made with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and Parmesan. It’s quick to make and perfect for a romantic dinner or weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (drained and chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken on both sides until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any bits from the pan.
- Add heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, sun-dried tomatoes, and Italian seasoning. Stir to combine.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer, then return the chicken to the skillet.
- Simmer for 10-15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and sauce has thickened.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use thin-cut chicken breasts for quicker cooking.
- Add spinach for extra nutrition and color.
- Serve over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes for a hearty meal.
- You can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream to reduce fat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 140mg