Marry Me Chicken
A creamy and flavorful chicken dish with sun-dried tomatoes and a rich sauce, often served with pasta.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes oil-packed, drained and chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through.
- Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, heavy cream, chicken broth, dried basil, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low and let the sauce thicken slightly, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and coat it with the sauce. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve immediately, typically over pasta or with your favorite side.
Notes
This dish is delicious served with fettuccine or linguine. For an extra kick, add more red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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