Description
This Marry Me Chicken recipe is a creamy and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a romantic dinner or a cozy night in. Tender chicken breasts are seared to golden perfection, then smothered in a rich sauce made with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese. Baked to perfection and garnished with fresh basil, this dish is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Sauce:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (drained and chopped)
- fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sear the chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Sear in a skillet until golden brown, then set aside.
- Make the sauce: Sauté garlic, add chicken broth, cream, Parmesan, spices, and sun-dried tomatoes. Simmer until thickened.
- Bake: Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over the top. Bake for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh basil and serve hot.
Notes
- Serve over pasta, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread
- Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
