Easy Marry Me Chicken
This easy marry me chicken recipe is made to please and, when served to the right person, may even elicit a marriage proposal. This creamy chicken recipe is loaded with tender chicken and sundried tomatoes in a creamy, cheesy sauce that’s decadent and bursting with flavor.
servings
Ingredients
- 4 whole skinless and boneless chicken breasts
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasonings
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ½ cup parmesan cheese grated
- Basil leaves to garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Coat the chicken breasts with flour on both sides evenly.
- Heat a large skillet with oil on a medium flame, add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes until they turn golden. Transfer them to a plate and set them aside.
- To the same skillet, add the butter. Once the butter is melted, add the minced garlic and saute for a minute.
- Add the chicken broth and allow it to simmer for 3-5 minutes.
- Stir in the whipping cream and let it cook until the sauce begins to thicken slightly.
- Add in the sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasonings, and red pepper flakes. Simmer the sauce for 2-3 minutes.
- Sprinkle the parmesan cheese and stir until the cheese is completely melted.
- Transfer the chicken back to the skillet along with the juices from the chicken, and cook for a couple of minutes.
- Once done, garnish the creamy Marry Me chicken with basil and parmesan cheese.
- Serve the chicken along with the greens on the side.
Notes
- Select similar sized pieces of chicken for even cooking. Pound them with a meat mallet or slice them in half lengthwise, so they are also an even thickness.
- When browning the chicken, it doesn’t have to cook all the way through. The chicken will finish cooking when it simmers in the sauce.
- Look for sundried tomatoes packed in oil for the best flavor. Drain well before adding to the recipe.
- Add a bit of the oil from the tomatoes to the pan when you saute the garlic for a flavor boost.
- While you can use half and half, heavy cream will make the sauce thick and creamy.
- Adjust the heat level by adjusting the amount of red pepper flakes you add.
- Chicken should be cooked to a minimum temperature of 165 degrees F when checked with a meat thermometer.
Nutrition
Calories: 709kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 57g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 238mg | Sodium: 798mg | Potassium: 1459mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1471IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 222mg | Iron: 3mg
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