Marry Me Chicken: sun-dried tomato cream sauce skillet
Marry Me Chicken: sun-dried tomato cream sauce skillet is a show-stopping dish that combines juicy chicken breasts with a luxurious cream sauce enriched by tangy sun-dried tomatoes and fresh spinach. This easy one-skillet recipe is perfect for romantic dinners or entertaining guests, delivering gourmet flavors without the fuss. Serve it over pasta or rice, and watch as it becomes an instant favorite that leaves everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (jarred in oil, chopped)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sear in the skillet for about 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring continuously until simmering. Add fresh spinach until wilted.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, cover, and let simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot over pasta or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (about 200g)
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: - For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream. - Substitute chicken with turkey or firm tofu for a different twist. - Enhance flavor with additional herbs like thyme or rosemary.