Easy Marry Me Chicken
A flavorful dish featuring creamy sauce and tender chicken breasts, perfect for special occasions or weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper. Add them to the skillet, cooking for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and minced garlic to the same skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream, then add the grated parmesan and dried Italian seasoning. Stir well and simmer gently.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, cooking for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and coat the chicken.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
For a lighter version, swap heavy cream with half-and-half or use nutritional yeast instead of parmesan for a dairy-free alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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