Description
A delectable and creamy chicken dish that’s so delicious, it might just make someone propose! Marry Me Chicken features tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich sun-dried tomato cream sauce, perfect for a cozy dinner at home.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Sauce:
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil, drained and chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Garnish:
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sear the chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Sear the chicken in a skillet until golden brown. Set aside.
- Make the sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic, then add cream, broth, cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, seasonings, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thickened.
- Bake: Return chicken to the skillet, top with sauce, and bake for 15–20 minutes until cooked through.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with basil or parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve over pasta, mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread.
- Options: Use chicken thighs or add spinach for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
