Description
Marry Me Chicken is a delightful dish that features tender, juicy chicken breasts smothered in a rich, creamy sauce infused with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil. Perfect for date nights or impressing guests, this recipe combines simplicity with exquisite flavors to create a memorable meal that might just inspire a proposal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (oil-packed)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh basil, chopped
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir gently; let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Add chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over it. Transfer the skillet to the oven.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from oven and top with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 155mg