Marry Me Chicken
A creamy and flavorful chicken dish that’s perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Generously sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides of the chicken breasts.
- Heat the oil: In a large skillet, warm the olive oil over medium heat.
- Brown the chicken: Add the seasoned chicken breasts to the skillet and cook until golden-brown, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté garlic: In the same skillet, toss in the minced garlic and sauté for about a minute until fragrant.
- Make the sauce: Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, add the grated Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning, stirring until blended.
- Simmer: Return the chicken to the skillet, cover, and let simmer for about 10-15 minutes until cooked through.
- Garnish: Decorate the dish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Pairs well with mashed potatoes, pasta, or roasted vegetables. Consider adding sun-dried tomatoes or spinach for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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