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chicken and sauce over pasta

MARRY ME CHICKEN RECIPE

Legend has it, this MARRY ME CHICKEN RECIPE is so delicious that one bite might just inspire a marriage proposal! With tender chicken simmered in a rich parmesan cream sauce, it’s a possibility.
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: marry me chicken recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 715kcal

Ingredients

  • CHICKEN:
  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts halved horizontally
  • 2-3 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • CREAM SAUCE:
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 4-5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 ¼ cup chicken broth
  • 1 ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • ¾ cup sun dried tomatoes drained and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Red pepper flakes for garnish (optional)
  • Fresh chopped parsley and basil leaves for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  • Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Brush with oil then season with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper.
  • Heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the remaining oil and coat the bottom of the pan. Once hot, add chicken and sear for 4-5 minutes on each side, until cooked through and the edges have crisped. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and set aside.
  • In the same skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter and sauté the garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add chicken broth, heavy cream, and parmesan cheese. Stir until well combined and the cheese has melted. Reduce the heat to low and let simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring often, until the sauce thickens.
  • Add sun dried tomatoes, lemon juice, crushed red pepper flakes, salt and pepper, and any remaining seasonings. Stir to combine. Taste and adjust the sauce as needed.
  • Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, spoon some of the sauce on top of each filet, and continue simmering for 3-5 minutes until cooked through (internal temp 165ºF).
  • Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and basil if desired. Serve over white rice or pasta.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 715kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 61g | Saturated Fat: 30g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 26g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 189mg | Sodium: 1081mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g
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