Description
Whip up Marry Me Chicken and watch sparks fly at your dinner table with this simple yet seductive dish that seals the deal in minutes. Tender chicken bathed in a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce will have dinner guests begging for your culinary magic.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
Seasonings and Oils:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Warm your oven to exactly 375F (190C) with the rack centered.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper evenly across your 4 chicken breasts.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it shimmers slightly.
- Lay your seasoned chicken breasts into the hot skillet, cooking for precisely 5 minutes until golden brown on one side.
- Flip chicken and brown the opposite side for another 5 minutes, creating a delicious caramelized exterior.
- Transfer chicken to a clean plate, keeping the delectable pan drippings behind.
- Drop 1 teaspoon minced garlic into the same skillet, stirring for exactly 60 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour ½ cup chicken broth and 1 cup heavy cream into the skillet, scraping any browned bits from the pan.
- Scatter ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes and 1 cup chopped spinach across the creamy mixture.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning over the sauce, stirring gently to combine.
- Return chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the bubbling sauce.
- Transfer the entire skillet into your preheated 375F oven for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches 165F internal temperature.
- Remove carefully and let rest for 5 minutes before serving your restaurant-worthy dish.
Notes
- Select boneless, skinless chicken breasts of similar size to ensure even cooking and consistent flavor throughout the dish.
- If sun-dried tomatoes seem too intense, swap them for roasted red peppers for a milder, sweeter taste profile.
- Fresh herbs like basil or thyme can elevate the flavor, so feel free to sprinkle some on top just before serving for a bright, aromatic touch.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk, and use Greek yogurt to maintain the creamy texture without excess calories.
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 377 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg