High Protein Marry Me Chicken
Elevate your dinner game with this High Protein Marry Me Chicken, a nutritious twist on the classic creamy chicken dish that’s guaranteed to impress! Succulent, golden-seared chicken breasts are nestled in a luscious Parmesan cream sauce infused with savory garlic, aromatic thyme, and oregano, then brightened with tangy sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil. Packed with protein and enhanced with nutrient-rich baby spinach, this one-pan recipe is a perfect balance of indulgence and health. Ready in just 45 minutes, this oven-baked masterpiece is ideal for satisfying weeknight cravings or wowing guests at a dinner party. Serve with a side of roasted vegetables or whole-grain pasta to complete this irresistible, high-protein meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.33 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer.
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth.
Add the sun-dried tomatoes, thyme, and oregano to the sauce. Stir to combine.
Add the baby spinach to the skillet and cook for about 2-3 minutes, until wilted.
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning some of the sauce over them.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Remove the skillet from the oven and garnish with fresh basil.
Serve the chicken hot, with the creamy sauce poured over it.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2113 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 105.9 g | 136% | |
| Saturated Fat | 43.5 g | 217% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 752 mg | 251% | |
| Sodium | 4526 mg | 197% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.4 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.8 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.8 g | ||
| Protein | 243.2 g | 486% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 715 mg | 55% | |
| Iron | 14.6 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 3375 mg | 72% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
