Description
Marry Me Chicken is a romantic dish that combines succulent chicken breasts with a creamy sauce enriched by sun-dried tomatoes and aromatic herbs. Perfect for intimate dinners or family gatherings, this enchanting recipe promises to captivate your taste buds and elevate any occasion. With its savory-sweet flavor profile and visually stunning presentation, it’s no wonder guests will be left asking for seconds—and possibly a proposal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tsp dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano, thyme)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping garlic and slicing sun-dried tomatoes if necessary.
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and sear until golden brown on both sides (5-6 minutes per side). Remove from the pan.
- Sauté minced garlic in the same pan for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes, chicken broth, and heavy cream to create the sauce.
- Return the chicken to the pan and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Simmer gently for about 10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- In the last few minutes of cooking, stir in fresh spinach until wilted. Serve hot over pasta or rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 623mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 169mg