Description
Marry Me Chicken brings pure romance right to your dinner table, tempting your partner with rich parmesan cream sauce and tender chicken that seriously sparks conversation. Juicy chicken breasts bathed in a dreamy Italian-inspired sauce make date night absolutely unforgettable.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Cooking Liquids and Additions:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Warm a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter, allowing them to melt together smoothly.
- Mix 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper in a small bowl. Generously coat your 4 chicken breasts with this seasoning blend on both sides.
- Carefully place the seasoned chicken breasts into the hot skillet. Cook for 6-7 minutes on the first side until a beautiful golden-brown color develops.
- Flip the chicken breasts and cook an additional 6-7 minutes. Ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F for safe consumption. Transfer the cooked chicken to a clean plate.
- Pour ¾ cup chicken broth into the same skillet, scraping up the delicious browned bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon.
- Add 1 cup heavy cream, ¼ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes, 1 teaspoon dried basil, and 1 teaspoon dried oregano to the skillet. Stir gently to combine.
- Sprinkle 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese into the sauce. Let the mixture simmer for 2-3 minutes until it thickens slightly and becomes luxuriously creamy.
- Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet. Spoon the rich sauce generously over each piece, allowing them to warm together for 5 more minutes.
- Plate your romantic dinner by placing the sauced chicken over pasta, rice, or alongside roasted vegetables. Enjoy immediately while the sauce is warm and inviting.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F for safe cooking without drying out the meat.
- Patting chicken dry before seasoning helps create a perfect golden-brown crust that locks in moisture.
- Freshly grated parmesan cheese melts more smoothly and provides a richer flavor compared to pre-packaged options.
- For a lighter version, swap heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt and reduce the cheese quantity to cut calories.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-22 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 410 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg