Description
Marry Me Chicken is a creamy and flavorful dish made with tender chicken breasts, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese in a rich sauce that is sure to win hearts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, cooking for another minute to release their flavor.
- Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Add the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, and butter. Stir well and let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over the top. Let simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce is rich and creamy.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and serve immediately. Enjoy over pasta, mashed potatoes, or with a side of crusty bread to soak up the sauce!
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the level of spices according to your taste.
- This dish pairs well with a variety of sides, including pasta and vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 145mg