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David Murphy

Marry Me Chicken

5 from 1 vote
You'll love how sinfully delicious this classic chicken recipe is! Marry me chicken is one my favorite chicken recipes to make. It's soooo good!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 3
Course: Recipes
Calories: 410

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 3 Large Chicken Breasts
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
  • 3/4 cup Chicken Broth
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1/3 cup Sundried Tomatoes chopped
  • 1/2 cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • Fresh Basil
  • Sea salt and cracked pepper

Instructions
 

  1. 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.  In a large oven-safe skillet heat oil over medium-high heat.  Season chicken generously with salt and pepper and sear until golden, about 4-5 minutes per side.  Transfer chicken to a plate. 
  2. 2. Return skillet to medium heat.  Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in thyme, red pepper flakes, chicken broth, and heavy cream.  Cook for 5 minutes, stirring often.  Stir in sundried tomatoes and parmesan cheese.  3. Return chicken to skillet and spoon sauce all over the chicken breasts.  Bake until chicken is cooked through -- about 15-18 minutes.  Garnish with basil and grated parmesan cheese, if so desired. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 33gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 646mgPotassium: 920mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 986IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 252mgIron: 2mg

Notes

David's Tips for Success

  • Pound chicken breasts to even thickness for faster, more even cooking.
  • Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking — 165°F is the magic number.
  • Want it saucier? Add an extra ¼ cup of broth and 2 tablespoons of cream before baking.

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