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Plated Marry Me Chicken recipe topped with crispy bacon, cherry tomatoes, wilted spinach, and fresh rosemary garnish in a shallow gray dish

Marry Me Chicken recipe

This Marry Me Chicken recipe is a rich, creamy garlic parmesan chicken cooked with sun-dried tomatoes and finished in a luscious sauce. It’s a showstopper that has led to countless proposals! Quick, easy, and impressive, it's the perfect dish for a romantic dinner or any special occasion
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian, American
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces Boneless -skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon Salt -To season chicken
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper -To season chicken
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning -
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder -
  • 2 tablespoon tbsp Olive oil -For searing the chicken
  • ½ cup resh basil or parsley -For garnish
  • 1 cup Heavy cream -For the sauce
  • 1 cup chicken broth - For the sauce
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes -Sun-dried tomatoes with oil For the sauce
  • 3 cloves Fresh garlic cloves -Minced for the sauce
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese - Grated parmesan cheese For the sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes - optional Adds heat to the sauce

Equipment

  • 1 Large Skillet (Used for searing and simmering the chicken )
  • 1 Meat thermometer (To ensure chicken is cooked through (165°F) )
  • 1 Tongs (For turning the chicken while searing )
  • 1 Wooden spoon or spatula (To stir sauce and scrape up brown bits )
  • 1 Sharp Knife (For slicing garlic and cutting chicken )

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil, sear chicken for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown.
  2. Cook garlic, add sun-dried tomatoes, chicken broth, cream, and parmesan.
  3. Return chicken to pan, spoon sauce over, simmer until chicken reaches 165°F, garnish with basil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 48gFat: 48gSaturated Fat: 44gPolyunsaturated Fat: 16gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 750mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes

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