Marry Me Chicken
A delightful chicken dish with a creamy, garlicky sauce that makes for a perfect weeknight dinner or special occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet.
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Place the seasoned chicken in the skillet and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the minced garlic, sautéing for about a minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese. Allow the sauce to simmer until it thickens, around 3-5 minutes.
- Serve the Marry Me Chicken hot, garnished with fresh parsley for a touch of color.
Notes
Consider using light cream for a lower-fat option or swapping Parmesan for a vegan cheese product.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 50g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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