Description
Marry Me Chicken is a creamy, savory main course featuring tender pan-seared chicken breasts simmered in a rich garlic Parmesan sauce with sun-dried tomatoes. It is comforting, elegant, and perfect for romantic dinners or cozy family meals.
Ingredients
- Chicken breasts, 600 g, boneless and skinless
- Olive oil, 30 ml
- Unsalted butter, 30 g
- Garlic cloves, 4 large, finely minced
- Heavy cream, 360 ml
- Chicken broth, 120 ml
- Sun-dried tomatoes, 80 g, chopped
- Parmesan cheese, 60 g, finely grated
- Dried Italian seasoning, 5 g
- Paprika, 3 g
- Salt, 5 g, or to taste
- Black pepper, 3 g, freshly ground
- Fresh basil, 10 g, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear for 5 to 6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Lower the heat to medium and add the minced garlic to the same skillet. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the pan to release the browned bits.
- Add the heavy cream, Italian seasoning, and sun-dried tomatoes. Stir well and let the sauce simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese until fully melted and smooth.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top. Simmer gently for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat, garnish with fresh basil, and serve warm.
Notes
- Use evenly sized chicken breasts to ensure even cooking.
- Keep the sauce at a gentle simmer to maintain a smooth, creamy texture.
- If the sauce becomes too thick, add a small splash of warm chicken broth to loosen it.
- This dish pairs well with pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 46 g
- Cholesterol: 185 mg
Keywords: Marry Me Chicken, creamy chicken, skillet chicken, Tuscan chicken, easy chicken dinner, romantic dinner recipe