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Marry me chicken

Marry Me Chicken

Marry Me Chicken has been making waves for a reason. This creamy savory chicken recipe looks amazing and tastes heavenly.
Recipe Developer-Estefania
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

  • 3 Chicken Breasts
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Paprika
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil

For the Sauce:

  • 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 Onion
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 6 Garlic Cloves
  • 1 tablespoon Tomato Paste
  • 100 gr Sun-Dried Tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 100 ml White Wine
  • 240 ml Chicken Broth
  • 400 ml Cream
  • 10 gr Basil
  • 120 g Spinach
  • 60 g Parmesan Cheese

Instructions

  • Cut the chicken breasts lengthwise to make thin pieces and put them in a big bowl.
  • Season the chicken breasts with onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add extra virgin olive oil and mix well until the spices coat the chicken.
  • Heat extra virgin olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
  • Cook the chicken breasts until they are browned on both sides and fully cooked. Then, set them aside.
  • In the same pot, add chopped onion, season with salt, and cook until softened and translucent.
  • Grate garlic cloves with a grater, and add them to the pot along with tomato paste. Cook for another minute.
  • Chop the sun-dried tomatoes and add them to the pot. Cook for 2-3 minutes to boost the flavors.
  • Mix in oregano and paprika, and cook for 30 seconds to enhance the flavors.
  • Pour white wine into the pot to loosen any browned bits from the bottom.
  • Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
  • Reduce the heat to medium, pour in cream, and let it simmer for 7 minutes until it thickens slightly.
  • Stir in chopped basil and spinach until the spinach wilts.
  • Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the sauce and mix until combined.
  • Return the cooked chicken breasts to the pot, coating them with the sauce. Simmer for an additional 3 minutes to blend the flavors.
  • Once the cheese melts and the sauce becomes creamy, serve the chicken with rice or your favorite side dish.
  • Garnish with fresh basil before serving. Enjoy this delicious Marry Me Chicken!

Notes

Pounding the Chicken: Makes sure your food cooks evenly and stays nice and juicy.
Searing: Gives the chicken a delicious, crispy crust.
Sun-Dried Tomatoes: The ones packed in oil add extra flavor and keep things nice and moist.
Heavy Cream: For the same creamy texture, stick with the original and avoid using milk or half-and-half.
Parmesan Cheese: Freshly grated cheese melts better and tastes fresher than the pre-grated kind.
Storage: Keep any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge, and they’ll stay good for up to 3 days.
Reheating: Gently warm it up on the stove over low heat, and add a little chicken broth or cream if the sauce needs to loosen up.

Nutrition

Calories: 1.042kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 67g | Fat: 70g | Saturated Fat: 37g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 311mg | Sodium: 1.805mg | Potassium: 2.581mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 7.003IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 464mg | Iron: 6mg