Marry Me Chicken
Tender, juicy chicken breasts in a rich, creamy sauce makes this easy Marry Me Chicken in out of this world, delicious, family dinner.
Servings: 4
Calories: 643kcal
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 6 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ cup chopped sundried tomatoes
- Chopped basil leaves garnish if desired
- Serving suggestions: Cooked rice or pasta
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour and shake off any excess.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Swirl pan to coat evenly.
- Place the whole chicken breasts in the pan and cover with a lid. Cook for 8 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through to 165 degrees Fahrenheit in the thickest part of the chicken breast.
- Transfer chicken onto a place, cover and set aside.
- Saute the garlic in the same pan for a minute or until fragrant. Add the chicken broth and deglaze pan, scraping any bites stuck to the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon.
- Turn the heat to medium-low, then add the heavy cream and parmesan cheese to the skillet. Bring the sauce to a simmer for about 2 minutes, then season with red pepper flakes, thyme and oregano.
- Add the sun dried tomatoes to the skillet and put the chicken breast back in the sauce, spooning sauce onto the top of the chicken breasts.
- Let the sauce simmer to thicken for 4-5 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped fresh basil leaves and serve over warm pasta or rice.
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Notes
Place leftovers into an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, place leftover in a skillet and add a splash of heavy cream to help reconstitute the sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 643kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 201mg | Sodium: 991mg | Potassium: 1216mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1473IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 226mg | Iron: 3mg