Description
Marry-Me Chicken is a creamy, flavorful chicken dish with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and parmesan. Tender chicken breasts simmer in a rich sauce that’s so delicious it might just inspire a proposal!
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Add garlic to the skillet and sauté 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Stir in Parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, and red pepper flakes.
- Bring to a gentle simmer and cook 3–5 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over the top, and simmer 5–7 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve hot with pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate chicken in olive oil, garlic, and herbs for 30 minutes before cooking. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
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