Marry Me Chicken
Marry Me Chicken is a creamy, flavorful dish made with tender chicken simmered in a rich garlic parmesan sauce with sun-dried tomatoes. An easy, restaurant-quality meal perfect for any night.
Servings: 5
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds thinly sliced chicken breasts
- salt and pepper
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 3 Tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup sundried tomatoes packed in oi drained and chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Fresh Basil for garnish
Instructions
- Season your chicken evenly with salt and pepper.1 1/2 pounds thinly sliced chicken breasts, salt and pepper
- Add the oil to a large skillet over high heat and brown the chicken for a few minutes on each side. You don't want to cook it through, just so it is nicely browned.1 Tablespoon olive oil
- Remove the chicken from the pan and cover with foil to keep it warm.
- Reduce the heat to medium, add the butter to the pan to melt. Once it is melted stir in the garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes until it is soft and fragrant.3 Tablespoons butter, 3 cloves garlic
- Stir in the flour and cook for a couple minutes, making sure that there are no white streaks remaining.3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Slowly whisk in the chicken broth and heavy cream until it is nice and smooth.1 cup low sodium chicken broth, 1 cup heavy cream
- Add in the Parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, red pepper flakes and Italian seasoning. Bring the mixture to a simmer until it starts to thicken.1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup sundried tomatoes packed in oi, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Add the chicken back to the pan, covering with the sauce. Cook for 5-10 more minutes, or until your chicken is cooked through, an internal temperature of 165º F.
- Garnish with fresh basil to serve.Fresh Basil for garnish
Nutrition
Calories: 541kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 193mg | Sodium: 367mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g
