Description
Marry Me Chicken delivers irresistible Italian-inspired flavors with tender chicken breasts smothered in a luscious sun-dried tomato cream sauce. Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs elevate this restaurant-quality dish you’ll want to make again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- ½ cup flour (all-purpose or almond flour for gluten-free)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut cream for dairy-free)
- ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- ⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cups spinach, fresh
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 3 tbsps unsalted butter
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Basil or parsley, fresh, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preparation: Delicately blot chicken breasts dry, season with salt and black pepper, then lightly dust with flour, shaking off excess.
- Searing: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium flame, cook chicken until achieving a rich golden-bronze crust, approximately 4-5 minutes per side. Transfer to a holding plate.
- Sauce Creation: Melt butter in the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Whisk in chicken broth, heavy cream, and Parmesan, forming a velvety sauce. Introduce sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes, allowing flavors to meld during a gentle 2-3 minute simmer.
- Wilting Greens: Incorporate fresh spinach, watching it gracefully surrender to the warm sauce’s embrace.
- Final Integration: Return seared chicken to the skillet, coating with the luxurious sauce. Simmer until chicken reaches a safe 165°F internal temperature.
- Presentation: Garnish with fresh basil or parsley, serving alongside pasta, rice, or crusty bread to capture every sumptuous sauce droplet.
Notes
- Dry Chicken Perfectly: Pat chicken breasts thoroughly with paper towels to remove excess moisture, ensuring a crisp, golden sear without steaming.
- Flour Coating Technique: Use a light, even flour dusting that creates a delicate crust, preventing heavy breading that can turn soggy during cooking.
- Sauce Consistency Control: Adjust sauce thickness by simmering longer for a richer reduction or adding more broth if too thick, maintaining a smooth, silky texture.
- Dietary Adaptation: Swap heavy cream with coconut milk for dairy-free version, use gluten-free flour for alternative coating, and choose low-sodium broth for heart-conscious meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 630
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 47g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 170mg