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Delicious plate of Easy Marry Me Chicken with creamy sauce and herbs.

Marry Me Chicken

A saucy and comforting chicken dish featuring a velvety Parmesan-cream sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners and special occasions.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 560
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Seasoning
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 to 1 1/4 lb total) If breasts are thick, halve them horizontally or pound to an even thickness.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil Use to sear chicken.
  • to taste Salt and pepper Season the chicken to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream For a lighter sauce, use half-and-half.
  • 1 cup chicken broth Use to deglaze the pan.
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Freshly grated is preferable for better melt and flavor.
Garnish
  • to taste Fresh parsley Chopped for garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
  2. Pat chicken dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
  3. Add the chicken to the skillet. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes on the first side without moving until golden.
  4. Flip the chicken and cook for another 5 to 7 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F or juices run clear. Transfer chicken to a plate and tent loosely with foil.
Sauce Preparation
  1. Pour 1 cup of chicken broth into the hot skillet. Use a wooden spoon or spatula to scrape up the brown bits from the bottom.
  2. Stir in 1 cup of heavy cream and 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan. Keep the heat medium-low and whisk until the cheese melts and the sauce becomes smooth and slightly thickened. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Finishing
  1. Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over the breasts. Simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes until the chicken is heated through and coated in sauce.
  2. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 560kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 45gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 18gSodium: 800mgSugar: 2g

Notes

Serve over buttered pasta or creamy mashed potatoes to catch every drop of sauce. For lighter sides, pair with steamed green beans or a crisp mixed salad. This dish can be refrigerated for 3 to 4 days or frozen for 2 to 3 months.

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