Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of Marry Me Chicken, a decadent dish perfect for a romantic dinner. This skillet chicken recipe features tender chicken breasts smothered in a luscious Parmesan cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and aromatic herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Seasoning:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Sauce:
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
Garnish:
- Extra basil and Parmesan
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Sear chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Sear in a skillet until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Prepare sauce: Sauté garlic, add chicken broth, cream, Parmesan, herbs, and tomatoes. Simmer.
- Bake: Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over, and bake for 15–18 minutes.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with fresh basil and Parmesan before serving.
Notes
- Serve with mashed potatoes, pasta, or crusty bread.
- Substitute boneless chicken thighs for a juicier alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
