The Best Marry Me Chicken Recipe
Marry me chicken is a quick and easy skillet dinner that will have you saying “I do” every single time. Tender chicken breasts are simmered in a luscious sun-dried tomato cream sauce, making a cozy, comforting dish that everyone will love. It’s made in only 30 minutes and easily adaptable to a variety of diets.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 589kcal
Ingredients
- 4 medium chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add the chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 4-5 minutes on each side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and minced garlic. Cook for about 2 minutes until fragrant. Season with basil, oregano, and thyme.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer for 5 minutes until slightly reduced.
- Reduce the heat to low and pour in the heavy cream. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and stir well to combine.
- Add the chicken to the sauce, nestle them in, and spoon sauce over the top of the meat. Cover with a lid and simmer for 10 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through with an internal temperature of 165 F and the sauce has thickened.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- If your chicken breasts are thick in the center, use a meat mallet to pound them to an even thickness for even cooking and prevent them from drying out.
- After searing the chicken, deglaze the pan with a splash of broth to lift up the flavorful browned bits. This adds depth to your sauce.
- Once the cream and cheese are added, keep the heat on low to medium-low to prevent the sauce from becoming grainy.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes off heat after cooking. This allows the juices to redistribute and keeps the meat tender and moist.
- Stir in a handful of baby spinach or steamed broccoli near the end for added color and flavor to the dish without disrupting the flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 589kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 54g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Sodium: 1009mg | Fiber: 1g | Net Carbohydrates: 5g
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