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Marry Me Chicken
Jon Simon

Marry Me Chicken: A Creamy, High-Protein Lunch That Keeps You Full

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A creamy skillet chicken with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and Parmesan. High in protein and perfectly balanced, this comforting dish reheats beautifully—making it a go-to for steady, satisfying lunches.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian, Mediterranean
Calories: 393

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, chopped
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth low sodium
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese finely grated

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken breasts evenly on both sides with salt and black pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden on both sides, about 4–5 minutes per side. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Add the minced garlic to the same skillet and cook for about 30 seconds, just until fragrant.
  4. Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  5. Reduce heat slightly and add the cream. Let the sauce simmer gently for 3–5 minutes until it begins to thicken.
  6. Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over top. Continue cooking until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce is creamy.
  7. Sprinkle in the grated Parmesan cheese and stir gently until the sauce is smooth and well combined.
  8. Remove from heat and serve warm. This dish also keeps well for next-day lunches.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 393kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 32gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 133mgSodium: 560mgPotassium: 816mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 871IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 201mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish keeps well for up to 3 days. Store in a shallow airtight container and reheat gently on the stove or in short microwave intervals to keep the sauce smooth. For a lighter version, swap heavy cream for half-and-half.

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