Irresistible Creamy Marry Me Chicken
A comforting dish featuring chicken breasts in a rich, creamy Parmesan sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Generously season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Brown the chicken in the skillet for 5-7 minutes on each side until it’s golden and cooked through. Once done, remove the chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until it’s fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream, then incorporate the Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Stir everything together, letting the sauce thicken slightly.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, ensuring it is well coated in the creamy sauce.
- Allow it to simmer for an additional 5 minutes for the flavors to meld together.
- If desired, garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Serve and enjoy your comforting chicken dinner!
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a dairy-free alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 150mg