Description
Marry Me Chicken is the ultimate romantic dinner recipe that promises to impress with its creamy and savory flavor profile. This delightful dish features tender chicken breasts enveloped in a luxurious sun-dried tomato sauce enriched with garlic and parmesan. Perfect for date nights, anniversaries, or cozy family dinners, Marry Me Chicken creates unforgettable moments around the table. With simple ingredients and an easy-to-follow method, you can whip up this gourmet meal in under 30 minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds before adding sun-dried tomatoes; cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Lower the heat and stir in heavy cream, parmesan cheese, oregano, and basil until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and coat with sauce; simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
- Serve hot, drizzled with extra sauce and garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (200g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 140mg