Description
Marry Me Chicken is the ultimate comfort food that promises to impress! This dish features tender, boneless chicken breasts immersed in a rich, creamy sauce with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh basil. Perfect for cozy date nights or family gatherings, this delightful meal will have everyone asking for seconds—and possibly an engagement ring! With its vibrant colors and irresistible aroma, Marry Me Chicken transforms any dinner into a romantic affair.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (preferably oil-packed)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat dry the chicken breasts and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Lower the heat and add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet. Stir until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth while scraping up browned bits from the pan. Stir well.
- Mix in Parmesan cheese and basil; let simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over it, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 39g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 170mg