Description
Marry Me Chicken is a delicious and creamy chicken dish that is sure to impress your loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a little kick)
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and heat an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, then sear them in the skillet for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds.
- Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and stir for another minute.
- Pour in heavy cream, bring to a gentle simmer, and stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and thickened.
- If desired, add red pepper flakes for heat.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over the top, and transfer to the oven.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Let rest for a few minutes, garnish with fresh basil, and serve.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes based on your spice preference.
- For a lighter version, you can substitute heavy cream with a lower-fat alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Marry Me Chicken, Chicken Recipe, Creamy Chicken, Italian Chicken Dish