Description
Easy Marry Me Chicken is a creamy, herby delight that promises to impress at any dinner table. This 30-minute recipe features tender chicken breasts enveloped in a rich sauce made from heavy cream, garlic, and aromatic dried herbs. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this dish shines with its vibrant colors from fresh basil and sun-dried tomatoes, making it as visually appealing as it is delicious. Serve it over pasta or rice for a complete meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Discover how quick and satisfying cooking can be with this flavorful one-pan wonder.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Boneless Chicken Breasts
- 3 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 cloves Garlic (grated)
- 3/4 cup Chicken Broth
- 2/3 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 tsp Dried Thyme
- 1/2 tsp Dried Oregano
- 1/3 tsp Chili Flakes
- 1/3 cup Grated Parmesan
- 1/4 cup Fresh Basil (chopped)
- 1/2 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes (chopped)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry and season with salt and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for about 8-10 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté grated garlic until golden, then add heavy cream, chicken broth, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, thyme, oregano, Parmesan, and chili flakes. Mix well.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer in the sauce for another 10 minutes until fully cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg