Description
Easy Marry Me Chicken is a delicious one-pan dinner featuring tender chicken breasts in a creamy, flavorful sauce with cherry tomatoes and Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound total)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the cherry tomatoes and cook for another 2-3 minutes until they start to soften.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine. Add the Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning, stirring until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top. Let it simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in Italian dressing for a few hours before cooking.
- You can also substitute the cherry tomatoes with sun-dried tomatoes for a different taste.
- Serve with pasta or a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg