Description
Marry Me Chicken is a creamy and flavorful chicken dish cooked in a rich sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for a romantic dinner or a special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sauce:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
Garnish:
- Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Sear chicken: Sear chicken in a skillet until golden brown, then set aside.
- Make sauce: Sauté garlic, then add cream, broth, Parmesan, spices, and sun-dried tomatoes. Simmer until thickened.
- Bake: Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over the top, and bake for 15–20 minutes.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with pasta, potatoes, or roasted vegetables.
- For a lighter option, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 46 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg
