Marry Me Chicken
Fall in love with this Marry Me Chicken recipe, a 30 minute meal for busy weeknights to romantic date nights. Tender chicken breasts in a creamy sauce that is loaded with garlic, parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, and herbs.
Servings: 4 thin chicken breasts
Calories: 504kcal
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts boneless and skinless, sliced lengthwise in two
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup chicken stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup parmesan cheese grated
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Start by seasoning the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Once the oil is hot, add the chicken breasts to the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
- Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken stock and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and stir in the heavy cream, grated parmesan cheese, dried oregano, and chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
- Let the sauce simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until it starts to thicken slightly.
- Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, turning to coat them in the sauce.
- Continue to cook for an additional 5-8 minutes, or until the chicken is completely cooked and the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and garnish the dish with fresh basil leaves.
- Serve the Marry Me Chicken hot, spooning extra sauce over the top.
Notes
- Best enjoyed fresh, but you can store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To reheat, simply warm it gently in a skillet over low heat, adding a splash of chicken stock or cream to help revive the sauce.
- Unfortunately, this dish doesn’t freeze well due to the creamy sauce. The texture tends to change upon thawing, and the sauce may separate.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 504kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 135mg | Sodium: 978mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g