Description
This Marry Me Chicken recipe is so creamy, flavorful, and tender that it just might inspire a proposal! Made with juicy chicken breasts simmered in a sun-dried tomato cream sauce, it’s perfect for romantic dinners or cozy family meals. 💍🍽️
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Return chicken to the skillet and simmer for 10–12 minutes, until cooked through and sauce thickens.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and serve warm with pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Notes
💡 Tip: You can swap chicken breasts for chicken thighs for extra tenderness. Pair it with a glass of white wine for a perfect date-night dinner!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
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