Marry Me Chicken
A creamy, savory chicken dish with sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan, perfect for special occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, ensuring that every inch is coated for maximum flavor.
- Sear the chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it thicken for a couple of minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning some sauce over each piece.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
Can substitute sun-dried tomatoes with roasted red peppers or fresh cherry tomatoes. An extra half cup of heavy cream can make the sauce creamier.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
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