Description
Marry Me Chicken is a deliciously creamy and flavorful chicken dish that will win your heart with its rich sauce made with sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, and herbs. Perfect for a cozy dinner at home!
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Sauce:
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
Garnish:
- Fresh basil or parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Sear the chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- Prepare the sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic and red pepper flakes. Add chicken broth, cream, Parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, and thyme. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Combine and simmer: Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over the top. Simmer for 3–5 minutes. Garnish with basil or parsley before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with pasta, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.
- Substitute boneless thighs for extra tenderness.
- For a richer flavor, add a splash of white wine with the broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
