Description
Marry Me Chicken is a creamy and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken breasts with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and a rich Parmesan cream sauce, perfect for impressing anyone.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and heavy cream, bringing the mixture to a simmer.
- Add the grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and smooth.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and add the fresh spinach. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the spinach is wilted and the chicken is heated through.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, increase the amount of red pepper flakes.
- This dish pairs well with pasta or rice.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Marry Me Chicken, Creamy Tuscan Chicken