Description
Marry Me Chicken is a creamy, savory dish featuring tender chicken in a luscious garlic and herb sauce that’s bound to impress at any dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Sauce:
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- 1. Preheat Your Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- 2. Season Your Chicken:
- Generously season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- 3. Sauté the Garlic:
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tbsp of butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for about one minute until fragrant.
- 4. Prepare the Sauce:
- Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, then stir in dried thyme and grated Parmesan cheese. Let this mixture simmer until it thickens slightly.
- 5. Combine Everything:
- Place seasoned chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish and pour the sauce over them, ensuring each piece is coated.
- 6. Bake:
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of at least 165°F (75°C). Allow it to rest for five minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 150mg