Description
Marry Me Chicken is a rich and creamy dish that combines tender chicken breasts with savory flavors and a hint of spice, making it a perfect centerpiece for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless
- skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes
- chopped
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Fresh basil or parsley
- chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with kosher salt and black pepper on both sides.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, then add the chicken breasts and cook until browned, about 6-7 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping the bottom of the pan to release any browned bits.
- Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and red pepper flakes, then return the chicken to the skillet.
- Simmer everything together until the sauce thickens and the chicken is cooked through, about 10 more minutes.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.
Notes
For extra creaminess, you can add more heavy cream. Adjust the red pepper flakes according to your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Sautéed, Simmered
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 590 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 52 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
Keywords: Marry Me Chicken, creamy chicken recipe, flavorful chicken dish, American cuisine