Marry Me Chicken
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our easy Mary Me Chicken recipe! Perfect for a romantic dinner that could end up with an "I DO".
Servings 4
Calories 693kcal
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds chicken breasts 3 chicken breasts, sliced in half lengthways
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 1-½ cups heavy whipping cream
- ⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- ½ cup basil leaves fresh, diced, optional
Instructions
- Season both sides of all the halved chicken breasts with the salt, pepper and onion powder.
- Add the oil and butter to a large heavy bottomed skillet and melt over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken breasts and sear on both sides, for about 3-4 minutes on each side (until cooked through). Remove the chicken to the side.
- Add the flour and garlic to the pan and cook for a minute or two, until it’s of a paste consistency.
- Slowly add the wine, stirring and scraping up any bits stuck to the bottom. Add the tomato paste and stir in.
- Add the cream and stir again until totally combined.
- Add the sun dried tomatoes, thyme, and parmesan cheese and stir until totally melted and thickened somewhat.
- Add the chicken back to the pot and simmer for 4-5 minutes.
- Sprinkle with fresh basil and serve with spaghetti or rice.
Nutrition
Calories: 693kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 28g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 233mg | Sodium: 1094mg | Potassium: 1136mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1986IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 246mg | Iron: 2mg