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A delicious plate of Marry Me Chicken garnished with herbs and served with pasta.

Marry Me Chicken

A comforting chicken dish with sun-dried tomatoes and a rich creamy sauce, perfect for special occasions or cozy dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (in oil, chopped)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth Low-sodium recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Method
 

Cooking
  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Sear chicken in the skillet for about 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  3. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  5. Stir in the heavy cream, chicken broth, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan cheese. Bring to a simmer and let it thicken for about 5 minutes.
  6. Add the chicken back to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the chicken.
  7. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes until everything is heated through.
  8. Serve garnished with fresh basil.

Notes

For added flavor, marinate the chicken in the garlic and onion powder overnight. You can switch up the recipe by adding mushrooms or bell peppers.