Marry Me Chicken Creamy Parmesan
A creamy, flavorful chicken dish that’s perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions, featuring tender chicken in a rich Parmesan sauce with sun-dried tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Nut-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, warm about 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
- Sprinkle salt and pepper over the chicken breasts and place them in the skillet. Cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Once done, remove the chicken and set it aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about a minute until fragrant. Be careful not to burn it!
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring it to a gentle simmer. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and well-mixed into a creamy sauce.
- Mix in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and dried Italian herbs, stirring well into the sauce.
- Place the chicken back in the skillet and let it simmer for another 10 minutes or until cooked through and nicely coated in the sauce.
- Serve hot, garnishing with fresh basil leaves for that perfect finishing touch.
Notes
For juicier chicken, consider brining your chicken breasts in salted water for about 30 minutes prior to cooking. This dish pairs well with rice or a crisp salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg