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Marry Me Chicken Recipe

Marry Me Chicken Recipe

600kcal
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Prep 10 minutes
Cook 25 minutes
Total 35 minutes
This Marry Me Chicken Recipe features succulent chicken breasts in a creamy sauce, perfect for romance or family dinners.
Servings 4 servings
Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian

Ingredients

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts These provide a juicy and tender base for the dish.
  • to taste Salt Essential for seasoning to enhance the chicken flavor.
  • to taste Pepper Essential for seasoning to enhance the chicken flavor.
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil Perfect for searing the chicken to golden perfection.
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Adds a subtle herbaceous note that complements the dish beautifully.
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced) Infuses the sauce with fragrant depth and richness.
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped) Provides a tangy sweetness that brightens the sauce.
  • 1 cup heavy cream Creates a luxuriously creamy texture that clings to the chicken.
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Adds an irresistible umami flavor to the sauce.
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil Enhances the Italian flair and freshness of the dish.
  • to taste fresh parsley (for garnish, optional) A touch of color and freshness to elevate your presentation.

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method

How to Make Marry Me Chicken
  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning on both sides.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Sear the chicken breasts in the skillet for about 5–7 minutes on each side.
  4. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
  5. Sauté the minced garlic in the same skillet for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another minute.
  7. Pour in the heavy cream and add the grated Parmesan cheese. Stir well to combine.
  8. Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning sauce over them. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
  9. Stir in the dried basil, adjusting seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
  10. Serve the chicken hot, garnished with fresh parsley and additional Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving1servingCalories600kcalCarbohydrates8gProtein40gFat48gSaturated Fat24gCholesterol150mgSodium1200mgPotassium800mgFiber1gSugar2gVitamin A500IUVitamin C1mgCalcium300mgIron2mg

Notes

For a creamier sauce, allow the heavy cream and Parmesan to bubble together gently rather than boiling vigorously.

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