Description
Creamy Marry Me Chicken is a rich, flavorful dish perfect for romantic dinners. With tender chicken breasts cooked in a savory, creamy sauce made with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and parmesan, this dish will win over your taste buds! It’s simple to make and sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Preheat the Pan:
Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. - Season the Chicken:
Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper on both sides. - Cook the Chicken:
Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside. - Make the Creamy Sauce:
In the same skillet, add the chicken broth, scraping up any bits from the bottom. Stir in the heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, oregano, and parmesan cheese. Bring the sauce to a simmer, stirring occasionally, and cook for 2-3 minutes until it thickens slightly. - Finish the Dish:
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon some sauce over each piece, and let them simmer in the sauce for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together. - Serve:
Serve the Creamy Marry Me Chicken over pasta, rice, or with a side of vegetables for the ultimate romantic meal!
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a sprinkle of fresh parsley before serving.
- This dish pairs perfectly with pasta or rice to soak up the creamy sauce.
- You can also substitute the sun-dried tomatoes for roasted red peppers if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American, Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: Creamy Chicken Recipe, Marry Me Chicken, Romantic Chicken Dinner, Easy Chicken Recipe, Chicken in Cream Sauce