Description
Easy Marry Me Chicken is a quick and delightful dish that combines creamy, herby flavors with tender chicken. In just 30 minutes, you can prepare a gourmet meal perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. The rich sauce, made from heavy cream and parmesan, pairs beautifully with pasta or rice, making it a versatile option for any gathering. Impress your family or loved ones with this delicious recipe that may just inspire proposals!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (grated)
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/3 tsp chili flakes
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan
- 1/4 cup fresh basil (chopped)
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for about 8-10 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and sauté grated garlic in the remaining oil until golden.
- Add heavy cream, chicken broth, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, thyme, oregano, parmesan, and chili flakes to the pan; stir to combine.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, cover with sauce, and simmer on medium-low heat for an additional 10 minutes until fully cooked.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (180g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 150mg