Easy Marry Me Chicken
A quick and delicious chicken dish featuring sun-dried tomatoes and creamy Parmesan sauce, perfect for impressing guests or family on a weeknight.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (drained if jarred)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken in the skillet, cooking it for about 5-7 minutes per side until browned and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
- In the same skillet, add sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese, mixing until melted and well combined.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, ensuring it is covered with the creamy sauce, and let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
Feel free to swap in chicken thighs for a juicier option or substitute the heavy cream with a plant-based alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Find it online: https://www.simplefamilydishes.com/marry-me-chicken/