💍 Marry Me Chicken (Creamy Tuscan-Style)
A crowd-pleaser with a romantic reputation, this creamy, flavor-packed chicken dish is easy enough for a weeknight, but special enough for date night.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed, drained & sliced)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Pat chicken breasts dry. Sprinkle both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Cook chicken for 4–5 minutes per side, until golden. Transfer to a plate.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth, heavy cream, Parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Stir well.
- Simmer: Let the sauce gently simmer for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
- Finish the Chicken: Return chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over the top. Simmer for 8–10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (internal temp: 165°F).
- Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle with fresh basil or parsley and extra Parmesan.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions:
- Mashed potatoes
- Pasta or rice
- Garlic bread
- Steamed broccoli or asparagus
Creamy, savory, and irresistible—this dish is sure to win hearts (and taste buds)!
