Description
Delicious Marry Me Chicken features tender chicken breasts in a creamy sauce with cherry tomatoes and Italian seasoning, perfect for impressing guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Sear the chicken in a skillet with olive oil over medium heat for 7-8 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Set the chicken aside on a plate.
- Cook the minced garlic in the same skillet until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add the halved cherry tomatoes and cook for about 2 minutes until they soften slightly.
- Create the sauce by pouring in heavy cream, followed by Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Stir and let simmer until thickened.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and coat it thoroughly with the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Notes
Be cautious not to overcook the chicken; using a meat thermometer can help ensure it remains juicy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: chicken, creamy sauce, Italian dish, quick dinner, family-friendly