Marry Me Chicken
Marry Me Chicken is a savory dish featuring tender chicken thighs seared to perfection and smothered in a creamy sauce made with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese. It’s a comforting meal that’s perfect for a romantic dinner or a special occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 Chicken Thighs
- Olive oil
- Onion powder
- Garlic powder
- Cajun seasoning
- Pepper
- Paprika
- Italian herbs
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 2 tbsp fresh minced Garlic
- 1/2 cup Chicken broth
- 1/3 cup Heavy whipping cream
- Sun dried Tomatoes
- 1 tbsp White cooking wine
- 1/2 cup Fresh Shredded Parmesan or Italian cheese
- Salt
Instructions
- Season chicken thighs with onion powder, garlic powder, Cajun seasoning, pepper, paprika, and Italian herbs. Pan-sear in olive oil until golden brown on both sides. Transfer to a separate pan.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for about 3 minutes. Add chicken broth, sun-dried tomatoes, and heavy whipping cream. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian herbs. Allow the sauce to simmer.
- Gradually stir in fresh shredded Parmesan or Italian cheese until melted and the sauce thickens.
- Pour the sauce over the seared chicken thighs. Bake in the oven at 400°F for 30-35 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve Marry Me Chicken over mashed potatoes for a truly comforting and romantic meal.
Nutrition
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 150mg