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Marry Me Chicken

Win hearts with this easy marry me chicken recipe! The depth of flavor in the perfectly seasoned creamy tomato sauce is incredible in this 30-minute meal.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 486 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 large chicken breasts
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes see note
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 small handful fresh basil chopped/torn

Instructions

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  1. Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to make four thinner pieces. Sprinkle them with the garlic powder and salt & pepper.
  2. Add the butter and olive oil to a skillet over medium-high heat. Let the pan heat up for a few minutes.
  3. Cook the chicken for about 5-6 minutes/side or until it's golden and cooked through (165F). Transfer the chicken to a plate and loosely tent it with foil to keep it warm (turn the heat off while doing this step).
  4. Turn the heat back on to medium, and add the flour and garlic to the skillet (the pan should still be hot, but if it's not, let it warm up a bit first). Let it cook for about a minute or so, stirring often.
  5. Pour in the wine and whisk it until the flour has dissolved. Let it bubble until the liquid has reduced by half.
  6. Stir in the cream, tomato paste, sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes, and then let it simmer for a few minutes until it's thickened to your desired consistency (turn the heat down if it's rapidly boiling).
  7. Take the skillet off the heat and stir in the parmesan and basil.
  8. Add the chicken back to the skillet (and any juices from the plate) and spoon some sauce over top. Season with extra salt & pepper as needed.

Notes

  • Use parmesan cheese from a block that you're grating yourself for best results. The pre-grated kind doesn't taste or melt as well, and it tends to clump together.
  • If your sun-dried tomatoes are packed in oil, drain them first. If they aren't already cut into small pieces/strips, I recommend chopping them. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 486kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 33g (51%) Saturated Fat 18g (90%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 10g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 154mg (51%) Sodium 361mg (15%) Potassium 891mg (25%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 1330IU (27%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 146mg (15%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 486

% Daily Value*

Calories 486kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 30g 60%
Fat 33g 51%
Saturated Fat 18g 90%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 10g 50%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 154mg 51%
Sodium 361mg 15%
Potassium 891mg 19%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 1330IU 27%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 146mg 15%
Iron 2mg 11%

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