Marry Me Chicken Recipe
A creamy, flavorful chicken dish with sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan cheese, often called ‘Marry Me Chicken’ because it’s so delicious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil, drained and chopped
- 1 shallot, minced (or 1/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh basil or parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and sear for 3-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and minced shallot (or onion) to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Bring to a simmer.
- Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes (if using). Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. If your skillet is not oven-safe, transfer everything to a baking dish.
- Transfer the skillet (or baking dish) to a preheated 375°F (190°C) oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165°F/74°C).
- Remove from oven, garnish with fresh basil or parsley, and serve hot. Excellent with pasta or rice.
Notes
- Excellent served with pasta or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: Approximately 450-550 kcal (estimate, will vary based on exact ingredients and portion sizes)
- Sugar: Approximately 3-5g (estimate)
- Sodium: Approximately 400-600mg (estimate, will vary based on broth and added salt)
- Fat: Approximately 30-40g (estimate)
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 15-20g (estimate)
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 15-20g (estimate)
- Trans Fat: 0g (estimate)
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 5-10g (estimate)
- Fiber: Approximately 1-2g (estimate)
- Protein: Approximately 35-45g (estimate)
- Cholesterol: Approximately 120-150mg (estimate)
Find it online: https://www.masterthecook.com/marry-me-chicken/