Description
A rich and creamy chicken dish that is sure to impress, Marry Me Chicken features tender chicken breasts smothered in a flavorful sun-dried tomato cream sauce. Perfect for a romantic dinner or special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Sauce:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sear chicken until golden brown, then set aside.
- Prepare the sauce: Cook garlic, add broth, cream, Parmesan, herbs, and tomatoes, simmer until thickened.
- Combine chicken and sauce: Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over, cover, and simmer until cooked through.
- Serve: Sprinkle with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Bone-in chicken thighs can also be used for a richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg
