Description
Marry Me Chicken delivers a creamy, tangy chicken dish that absolutely seals the romantic deal with your dinner guests. Packed with sun-dried tomatoes and herbs, this simple skillet meal guarantees delightful flavors that spark conversations and create memorable moments at your table.
Ingredients
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Main Proteins:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Supporting Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Sprinkle 4 chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper, covering both surfaces completely for maximum flavor absorption.
- Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a large skillet at 375°F. Carefully place seasoned chicken breasts into the hot pan, searing for exactly 5-6 minutes per side until a golden-brown crust develops.
- Transfer chicken to a clean plate once golden and mostly cooked through. Keep the skillet heated at medium temperature.
- Drop 3 minced garlic cloves into the same skillet. Sauté for precisely 60 seconds until aromatic and slightly translucent.
- Pour 1 cup chicken broth into the skillet, using a wooden spoon to scrape all caramelized bits from the pan’s bottom for deeper sauce complexity.
- Add 1 cup heavy cream and ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Reduce heat to low and let the mixture simmer gently for 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Stir continuously until the sauce slightly thickens and cheese melts completely.
- Nestle seared chicken breasts back into the sauce. Allow them to cook for 5-7 minutes at 325°F, ensuring chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
- Ladle sauce generously over each chicken breast. Scatter fresh chopped basil leaves on top for a vibrant finishing touch.
Notes
- Chicken thickness matters, so pound breasts to an even 1/2-inch thickness for consistent cooking and faster searing.
- Sun-dried tomatoes provide concentrated flavor, but fresh cherry tomatoes work as a lighter alternative if preferred.
- For a lower-carb version, replace pasta with zucchini noodles or serve over roasted cauliflower to keep the dish nutritious.
- Create extra flavor depth by adding a splash of white wine when deglazing the pan before adding chicken broth, which enhances the sauce’s complexity.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-24 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 467 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 590 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg