Description
Marry Me Chicken is a romantic and delicious dish featuring tender chicken breasts in a creamy sauce with cherry tomatoes and Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound total)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 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 the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until they start to soften.
- Pour in the heavy cream, then stir in the Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix well and let it simmer for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Add spinach or kale to the sauce for extra nutrients and color.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg