Description
Marry Me Chicken elevates simple ingredients into a romantic dinner sensation. Italian-inspired flavors blend perfectly, promising to seduce dinner companions with creamy, herbaceous charm.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- Fresh basil (for garnish)
Instructions
- Liberally coat chicken breasts with aromatic spice blend, ensuring each piece receives thorough seasoning.
- Warm olive oil in cast-iron skillet over medium-high temperature, creating a sizzling surface for perfect golden sear. Cook chicken approximately 4-5 minutes per side until rich caramel-brown exterior develops. Transfer protein to separate plate.
- Utilize identical skillet to deglaze with savory chicken broth, scraping residual flavor fragments from pan bottom. Introduce velvety heavy cream, sharp Parmesan, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, and herbaceous Italian seasoning. Allow liquid to gently simmer and gradually thicken into luxurious sauce.
- Carefully reintroduce seared chicken into bubbling cream mixture, ensuring each piece becomes completely enrobed. Reduce heat and continue cooking 10-12 minutes, confirming internal temperature reaches safe consumption point.
- Elevate presentation by adorning with freshly chopped basil leaves, creating vibrant green contrast against creamy sauce. Serve immediately while sauce remains warm and inviting.
Notes
- Choose thick, evenly sized chicken breasts to ensure uniform cooking and prevent dry spots.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to help achieve a perfect golden-brown sear and better flavor absorption.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt to reduce calories and fat content.
- Gluten-free diets can use cornstarch instead of flour for thickening the sauce and maintain the recipe’s creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg