Marry Me Chicken
Indulge your taste buds with marry me chicken, a creamy, flavorful dish featuring tender chicken breasts and sun-dried tomatoes that’s sure to impress anyone at your table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2 tsp dried Italian herbs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and dried Italian herbs.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and sear the seasoned chicken until golden brown on both sides (about five minutes per side).
- In the same skillet, reduce heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about one minute).
- Add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese; stir until melted and combined.
- Stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
- Transfer the seared chicken into the prepared baking dish and pour the creamy sauce over it.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Serve with pasta or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 47g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
Keywords: You can customize this recipe by swapping chicken for shrimp or tofu for a different twist. Consider adding fresh herbs like basil or thyme to enhance flavors further. Let leftovers cool completely before storing in an airtight container for up to three days.