Description
Easy Creamy Marry Me Chicken is a delectable dish that features tender chicken breasts enveloped in a luscious, creamy sauce. This recipe is perfect for impressing your partner or enjoying a comforting meal at home. With its rich flavors and simple preparation, it’s an ideal choice for any dinner occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil for searing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sear each chicken breast until golden brown (about 5 minutes per side).
- Lower heat, add minced garlic to the skillet, and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute). Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth; stir to combine.
- Mix in grated Parmesan cheese and dried oregano. Allow the sauce to simmer until slightly thickened.
- Return the chicken to the skillet or transfer to the baking dish, pouring the creamy sauce over it. Bake for 20–25 minutes until cooked through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 170mg