Marry Me Chicken
A creamy and flavorful chicken dish perfect for a romantic dinner.
Ingredients
Chicken and Marinade
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes oil-packed, drained and chopped
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 cup fresh basil chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a bowl, toss chicken pieces with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Add chopped onion to the same skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook until cheese is melted and sauce has thickened slightly.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir to coat with the sauce. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Stir in fresh basil just before serving.
Notes
Serve with pasta, rice, or your favorite side dish.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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