Description
Marry Me Chicken is a creamy, romantic dish with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and parmesan—perfect for date nights or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
2 large chicken breasts
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt & pepper to taste
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy or whipping cream
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
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 or torn
Instructions
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Pat chicken breasts dry and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
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Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Sear chicken breasts until golden brown (about 5–6 minutes per side), then remove and set aside.
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In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Stir in the flour, then slowly whisk in the chicken broth.
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Add the heavy cream, tomato paste, sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, and red pepper flakes.
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Simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.
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Stir in grated parmesan until melted and combined.
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Return the chicken to the skillet, coating well with the sauce.
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Garnish with fresh basil and serve hot.
Notes
Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temp of 165°F.
Add extra broth if the sauce gets too thick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 620 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
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