marry me chicken Recipe
Marry Me Chicken is a delicious and creamy chicken dish that's perfect for a romantic dinner. It's made with tender chicken breasts, sun-dried tomatoes, and a rich creamy sauce that’s sure to impress your loved one.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet
- 1 cutting board
- 1 set measuring cups
- 1 set measuring spoons
- 1 wooden spoon or spatula
- 4 serving plates
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts About 1.5 lbs in total.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes Drained and chopped.
- 1 cup heavy cream Can be replaced with half-and-half for a lighter version.
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- as needed fresh basil leaves For garnish.
Instructions
- Begin by seasoning the chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper on both sides.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the sun-dried tomatoes and cook for about 2 minutes. Then, pour in the heavy cream, and stir well to combine.
- Add the dried basil, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan cheese to the cream mixture. Stir continuously until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning sauce over each piece to coat well. Allow to simmer for another 3-4 minutes.
- Serve the Marry Me Chicken warm, garnished with fresh basil leaves, alongside your choice of sides such as rice or pasta.
Notes
You can replace heavy cream with half-and-half for a slightly lighter version, but the sauce may not be as thick and creamy.
For a bit of heat, consider adding red pepper flakes to the cream sauce.
This dish pairs wonderfully with a salad or steamed vegetables.