Marry Me Chicken
Marry Me Chicken, with its creamy Parmesan sauce and sun-dried tomatoes, is a luxurious, yet simple recipe for an unforgettable meal!
Servings 6 servings
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ small onion chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (whipping cream)
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon fresh thyme leaves chopped
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- ⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil chopped
Instructions
- Cut the three chicken breasts lengthways to make 6 thinner chicken pieces.3 chicken breasts
- Season with salt and pepper and coat well with the flour.½ teaspoon sea salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ cup all-purpose flour
- Over medium heat, melt the butter and olive in a large skillet.2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Add the chicken pieces and cook until golden brown on both sides (about 4 minutes per side). Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the chopped onions and cook until translucent. Add the garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes.½ small onion, 3 garlic cloves
- Add the stock stirring to deglaze the skillet and scrape up any stuck bits.1 cup chicken broth
- Turn the heat to low and stir in the cream and parmesan cheese. Let the sauce simmer for about 5 minutes. Add the sun-dried tomatoes, thyme, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to taste.1 cup heavy cream, ½ cup Parmesan cheese, ½ teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, ¼ teaspoon dried oregano, ⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes, ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Add the chicken back to the skillet. Simmer for about 5-10 minutes and then sprinkle with fresh basil.1 tablespoon fresh basil
- Serve immediately over rice or pasta.
Notes
- To make in advance, either 1) Do all the prep work a day in advance and store the prepared ingredients in the refrigerator until you're ready to cook, or 2) prepare the recipe, allow it to cool completely, and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat over very low heat.
- Leftovers may be stored for up to 3 days and reheated in the microwave or over low heat on the stovetop.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 434kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 134mg | Sodium: 655mg | Potassium: 720mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 930IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 2mg
