Description
Marry Me Chicken is a romantic culinary delight that features tender chicken breasts smothered in a rich, creamy sauce with garlic and aromatic herbs. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for intimate dinners or special gatherings, promising to impress everyone at the table with its luxurious flavors and elegant presentation. Serve it over pasta or rice to soak up the velvety sauce, and watch your loved ones savor every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a skillet over medium-high heat, sear the chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, lower heat to medium-low, add minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream, chicken broth, and oregano until combined. Add Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over each piece, and let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Transfer everything to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving with extra sauce drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 150mg