Description
Marry Me Chicken is a creamy and flavorful chicken dish that is sure to impress. Tender chicken breasts are seared to perfection, then smothered in a rich Parmesan cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and herbs. Baked to perfection, this dish is perfect for a special dinner or any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped (optional)
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 olive oil and butter until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Make the sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic, then add chicken broth, cream, Parmesan, tomatoes, and herbs. Simmer until thickened.
- Bake: Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over, and bake for 15-20 minutes.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- Serve with pasta, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.
- You can use boneless thighs instead of breasts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
