Marry Me Chicken
A creamy, cheesy chicken dish with sun-dried tomatoes that’s perfect for romantic dinners or family meals. Quick and easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
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- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then place them in the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and thoroughly cooked.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the minced garlic to the same skillet and sauté for around 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Lower the heat, then pour in the heavy cream. Stir to combine, gradually adding in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, then return the chicken to the skillet. Let it simmer together for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half. This dish can be prepared ahead of time and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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