Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Pat the chicken breasts completely dry with paper towels. Season both sides with half the salt and pepper. If breasts are thick, pound them to an even 3/4-inch thickness using a meat mallet.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil shimmers, add the chicken breasts. Sear without moving for 5-6 minutes until golden brown on the bottom.
- Flip the chicken and cook for another 5-6 minutes until golden and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F). Remove chicken to a plate and tent with foil to keep warm.
- Reduce heat to medium. In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant but not browned.
- Add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and stir for 1 minute to release their flavors into the pan.
- Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Let simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add the half-and-half and Italian seasoning (if using). Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce reduces slightly.
- Remove the pan from heat. Let cool for 1 minute, then whisk in the Greek yogurt until smooth and completely incorporated.
- Return to low heat. Add the Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and the sauce is creamy. Season with the remaining salt and pepper to taste.
- Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning sauce over the top. Let simmer gently for 2-3 minutes to warm the chicken through and allow it to absorb some of the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh chopped basil. Serve immediately, spooning extra sauce over each portion.
Nutrition
Notes
This diabetic-friendly version of Marry Me Chicken delivers 35g of high-quality protein per serving while keeping carbohydrates to just 9g. The combination of half-and-half and Greek yogurt creates a creamy sauce with less saturated fat than traditional heavy cream versions, while adding beneficial probiotics. The sun-dried tomatoes provide lycopene and antioxidants without added sugars. With a low glycemic impact and excellent satiety factor, this dish helps maintain steady blood sugar levels while providing essential nutrients for overall health.
