Easy Marry Me Chicken
A delightful dish featuring juicy chicken in a creamy sauce enriched with sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan cheese, perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Boneless Chicken breasts
- Salt and Black Pepper (to taste)
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic (grated)
- 3/4 cup Chicken broth
- 2/3 cup Heavy cream
- 1 tsp Dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp Dried oregano
- 1/3 tsp Chili flakes
- 1/3 cup Parmesan (grated)
- 1/4 cup Basil (fresh, chopped)
- 1/2 cup Sun dried tomatoes (chopped)
Instructions
- Pat dry the chicken breasts with paper towels. Season them on both sides with salt and black pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat and add the chicken. Cook for 8-10 minutes on each side, then remove from pan.
- Add a splash of the dried tomato oil to the pan, then sauté the minced garlic until golden brown.
- Mix in the heavy cream, chicken broth, chopped dried tomatoes, chopped basil, dried thyme, dried oregano, grated parmesan, and chili flakes until combined.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, cover with the sauce, and simmer for 10 minutes over medium-low heat until fully cooked.
- Garnish with chopped basil leaves or fresh parsley and serve.
Notes
To store leftovers, let the dish cool completely and refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg