I Want to Marry This Chicken
Fall head over heels for "I Want to Marry This Chicken," a show-stopping one-pan recipe that's creamy, flavorful, and irresistibly satisfying. This dish features tender, golden-browned chicken breasts simmered to perfection in a luscious garlic Parmesan cream sauce, enriched with sun-dried tomatoes, fragrant basil, and a hint of oregano. The combination of simple pantry ingredients like chicken broth, heavy cream, and grated Parmesan creates a restaurant-worthy sauce that's both elegant and comforting. Perfect for busy weeknights or a romantic date night, this versatile recipe pairs beautifully with pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes. Ready in just 35 minutes, it’s the ultimate meal to woo anyone's taste buds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and nearly cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter to the skillet and let it melt. Stir in the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the skillet to deglaze the pan and incorporate any browned bits. Allow it to simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Lower the heat and slowly stir in the heavy cream. Add the grated Parmesan cheese, whisking until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
Mix in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using). Simmer the sauce for 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning some sauce over the top. Cover the skillet with a lid and simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C).
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary. Garnish with additional fresh basil, if desired.
Serve the chicken with the sauce over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2764 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 169.2 g | 217% | |
| Saturated Fat | 80.3 g | 401% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 937 mg | 312% | |
| Sodium | 4835 mg | 210% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.2 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.1 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.7 g | ||
| Protein | 245.0 g | 490% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 696 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 14.0 mg | 78% | |
| Potassium | 4031 mg | 86% | |
*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.
