Creamy Marry Me Chicken
This creamy Marry Me Chicken is made with tender chicken breasts, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, Parmesan, garlic, and basil in a rich one-pan sauce. It is simple, flavorful, and perfect for an easy chicken dinner.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
For the Sauce
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 6 cloves garlic grated
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 100 gr sun-dried tomatoes chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 100 ml dry white wine
- 240 ml chicken broth
- 400 ml heavy cream
- 10 gr fresh basil chopped
- 120 g fresh spinach chopped
- 60 g Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cut the 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts lengthwise into thinner cutlets. Place them in a bowl, then season with 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, and 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil. Mix until the chicken is evenly coated.
- Heat 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 4–5 minutes per side, or until golden and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add 1 small chopped yellow onion and ½ teaspoon salt. Cook for 4–5 minutes until softened, then stir in 6 grated garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon tomato paste. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add 3.5 oz (100 g) chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 2–3 minutes. Stir in 1 teaspoon dried oregano and 1 teaspoon paprika, cook for 30 seconds, then pour in ⅓ cup (100 ml) dry white wine and scrape the bottom of the skillet to lift the browned bits.
- Add 1 cup (240 ml) chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low, pour in 1⅔ cups (400 ml) heavy cream, and simmer for about 7 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Stir in ¼ cup chopped fresh basil and 4 cups chopped fresh spinach. Once the spinach wilts, add 2 oz (60 g) grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted into the sauce.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the creamy sauce over the top. Simmer for 2–3 minutes so the chicken warms through and the flavors come together.
- Garnish with extra basil if desired, and serve the Marry Me Chicken warm.
Notes
Slice the Chicken Thin: I like cutting the chicken breasts into thinner pieces because they cook more evenly and stay tender in the sauce.
Let the Sauce Simmer Gently: Keeping the sauce at a gentle simmer, I find, helps the cream stay smooth without splitting.
Use Freshly Grated Parmesan: I prefer freshly grated Parmesan because it melts better and gives the sauce a smoother finish.
Scrape the Bottom of the Skillet: After adding the white wine, I always scrape up the browned bits because they add so much flavor to the sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 913kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 67g | Saturated Fat: 36g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 239mg | Sodium: 1674mg | Potassium: 2162mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 6969IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 458mg | Iron: 6mg
