Skillet Marry Me Chicken: 1 Glorious Weeknight Meal
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A simple and creamy sun-dried tomato chicken recipe perfect for a weeknight meal.
- Author: Simon Carrington
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides.
- Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes and Italian seasoning.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, or until it thickens slightly.
- Return the chicken to the skillet.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is creamy.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs for chicken breasts if preferred.
- For a richer flavor, add a splash of white wine to the skillet before adding the broth.
- Serve with pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 450
- Sugar: Approximately 3g
- Sodium: Approximately 400mg
- Fat: Approximately 25g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 13g
- Trans Fat: Approximately 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 7g
- Fiber: Approximately 1g
- Protein: Approximately 30g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 120mg