Description
Marry Me Chicken is a romantic and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken breasts enveloped in a luscious creamy sauce. Infused with aromatic garlic, rich parmesan cheese, and Italian herbs, this meal is perfect for special occasions or cozy dinners at home. Easy to prepare yet visually stunning, it promises to impress anyone at your table. Get ready for an unforgettable dining experience that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano, thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Sear in olive oil over medium heat until golden brown on both sides (about 3-4 minutes each). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Whisk in heavy cream, soy sauce, herbs, and parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Pour half the sauce into the baking dish and place chicken on top. Drizzle remaining sauce over the chicken.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Let rest before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 290g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 150mg