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Marry Me Chicken

Tender chicken in a tasty sauce, this Marry Me Chicken speaks for it's name. A delicious dinnertime recipe the whole family will enjoy.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Chicken, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 487kcal
Author: Tornadough Alli

Ingredients

  • 4 thin sliced boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup unsalted chicken stock
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup chopped sundried tomatoes drained
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • Fresh chopped basil for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Season the chicken on both sides with the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder, set aside.
  • In a large cast iron or regular skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil, once hot, sear the chicken on both sides until golden brown.
  • Remove the chicken from the skillet and place them on a plate.
  • Lower the heat to medium and add the butter until melted. Next, add the garlic, stirring constantly until fragrant.
  • Add the chicken stock and scrape the bottom of the pan to get any stuck-on bits.
  • Then, add the heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, cheese, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes.
  • Stir until combined. Bring to a simmer and simmer for about 5 minutes.
  • Add the chicken breasts back to the pan along with any juices on the plate and cover with the sauce (you can do this by spooning the sauce on top of the chicken).
  • Place in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
  • Serve immediately with a garnish of fresh basil if desired.

Notes

  1. Pasta is not included in nutritional value.
  2. Other chicken can be used, see above on types.
  3. If you don't want any spice at all, omit the crushed red pepper flakes.
  4. Serve this with pasta, mashed potatoes and rice if desired.
  5. This can be frozen, see above on how to do that.
  6. Half and half can use used in place of the heavy cream, do not use milk.
  7. I highly suggest serving this with the fresh basil, it really gives it a complimentary flavor.
  8. Double this recipe by making in 2 different pans.

Nutrition

Calories: 487kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 129mg | Sodium: 965mg | Potassium: 856mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1389IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 198mg | Iron: 2mg