Description
Marry Me Chicken delivers romantic Italian-American flavors with succulent chicken simmered in a rich, creamy sun-dried tomato sauce. Irresistible comfort creates instant culinary love that will make dinner guests swoon and request seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
Dairy and Cream:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup (4 ounces) grated Parmesan cheese
Seasoning and Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Liberally sprinkle salt and pepper across both sides of chicken breasts to enhance flavor profile.
- Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (375°F), creating a golden sear on chicken pieces until exterior develops a rich caramel-like crust. Transfer chicken to a holding plate.
- Reduce skillet heat to medium, introducing minced garlic and allowing aromatic notes to bloom for approximately 30-45 seconds without burning.
- Pour chicken broth into skillet, whisking in heavy cream, grated Parmesan, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and Italian seasoning until sauce becomes smooth and integrated.
- Gently nestle seared chicken back into the creamy sauce, ensuring each piece receives an even coating.
- Reduce heat to low, covering skillet and allowing mixture to simmer for 12-15 minutes. Verify chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F and sauce thickens to a luxurious consistency.
- Remove from heat, delicately scatter fresh basil leaves across the surface for a vibrant finishing touch before serving immediately.
Notes
- Elevate flavor by using high-quality Parmesan cheese freshly grated for a richer, more authentic taste.
- Adjust sauce thickness by simmering longer or adding extra cream for a silkier consistency.
- For a low-carb version, replace heavy cream with coconut cream and serve over cauliflower rice.
- Ensure chicken is perfectly cooked by using a meat thermometer to check internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 462 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg