Description
Creamy Tuscan ‘Marry Me’ Chicken is a delightful dish featuring tender chicken breasts simmered in a rich, creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Parmesan cheese. It’s rumored to be so delicious that it might inspire a marriage proposal!
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 teaspoon dried basil (or 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Sear the Chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 5-6 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add the sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Add Cheese and Spinach: Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until it melts into the sauce. Add the fresh spinach and cook until it wilts, about 1-2 minutes. If using red pepper flakes, add them now.
- Combine Chicken and Sauce: Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Let them simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Serve: Garnish with chopped fresh basil if desired. Serve over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, let it simmer a bit longer to reduce.
- Feel free to add mushrooms or artichoke hearts for extra flavor.