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Marry Me Chicken

Tender, juicy chicken breasts in a rich, creamy sauce makes this easy Marry Me Chicken in out of this world, delicious, family dinner.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
33 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 643 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 6 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ cup chopped sundried tomatoes
  • Chopped basil leaves garnish if desired
  • Serving suggestions: Cooked rice or pasta

Instructions

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  1. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour and shake off any excess.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Swirl pan to coat evenly.
  3. Place the whole chicken breasts in the pan and cover with a lid. Cook for 8 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through to 165 degrees Fahrenheit in the thickest part of the chicken breast.
  4. Transfer chicken onto a place, cover and set aside.
  5. Saute the garlic in the same pan for a minute or until fragrant. Add the chicken broth and deglaze pan, scraping any bites stuck to the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon.
  6. Turn the heat to medium-low, then add the heavy cream and parmesan cheese to the skillet. Bring the sauce to a simmer for about 2 minutes, then season with red pepper flakes, thyme and oregano.
  7. Add the sun dried tomatoes to the skillet and put the chicken breast back in the sauce, spooning sauce onto the top of the chicken breasts.
  8. Let the sauce simmer to thicken for 4-5 minutes.
  9. Garnish with chopped fresh basil leaves and serve over warm pasta or rice.

Notes

  • Place leftovers into an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, place leftover in a skillet and add a splash of heavy cream to help reconstitute the sauce.

Nutrition Information

Calories 643kcal (32%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 46g (92%) Fat 43g (66%) Saturated Fat 21g (105%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 14g Trans Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 201mg (67%) Sodium 991mg (41%) Potassium 1216mg (35%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 1473IU (29%) Vitamin C 9mg (10%) Calcium 226mg (23%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 643

% Daily Value*

Calories 643kcal 32%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 46g 92%
Fat 43g 66%
Saturated Fat 21g 105%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 14g 70%
Trans Fat 0.3g 15%
Cholesterol 201mg 67%
Sodium 991mg 41%
Potassium 1216mg 26%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 1473IU 29%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 226mg 23%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.