Creamy Marry Me Chicken
Creamy Marry Me Chicken is a delightful dish featuring tender chicken breasts in a rich, creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and parmesan, perfect for impressing guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and let it rest.
- Add minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes to the same pan. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream and parmesan cheese, allowing the mixture to gently simmer.
- Return the chicken to the pan, spooning sauce over it. Let it simmer for 3-5 minutes to soak up the flavors.
- Serve warm over pasta or with crusty bread, garnished with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
For a different flavor profile, substitute sun-dried tomatoes with roasted red peppers or use grated Pecorino Romano instead of parmesan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 150mg