Description
A creamy and flavorful dish that will make you fall in love with every bite. Marry Me Chicken features tender chicken breasts in a rich Parmesan cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and aromatic herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Sauce:
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh basil or parsley
Instructions
- Season and Sear Chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper. Sear in olive oil and butter until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Prepare Sauce: Sauté garlic, deglaze with chicken broth, add cream, Parmesan, herbs, and sun-dried tomatoes. Simmer until thickened.
- Finish Dish: Return chicken to skillet, simmer in sauce. Garnish and serve hot.
Notes
- Delicious over pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice.
- Try using chicken thighs for a juicier alternative.
- For a lighter option, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
