Marry Me Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
- ¼ csundried tomatoes in oil
drained and chopped
- 28-ounce boneless skinless chicken breasts
halved lenghtwise, 1 lb total
- 1 tspkosher salt
- ¼ tspfreshly ground black pepper
- ¼ call purpose flour
or gluten-free flour mix
- 1 ½ tbspolive oil)
divided (i used oil from the sundried tomatoes
- 1 smallshallot
minced
- 2 clovesgarlic
minced
- 1 tsptomato paste
- 4 cbaby spinach
packed
- 1 ½ ozreduced-fat cream cheese)
(3 tablespoons
- ¾ cchicken broth
- 3 tbsphalf-and-half
- ¼ tspdried oregano
- red pepper flakes
adjust to your taste
- 2 tbspgrated parmesan cheese
Directions
- 1
Begin by pounding the halved chicken breasts to an even thickness (about 1/2-inch thick). Season them with salt and black pepper. Dredge each chicken piece in flour, shaking off any excess.
- 2
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil (or use from the sun dried tomatoes) in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side or until the chicken is cooked through and has a golden-brown crust. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
- 3
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the minced shallot and garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until they become fragrant and translucent.
- 4
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- 5
Add the chopped sundried tomatoes and baby spinach to the skillet. Cook until the spinach wilts.
- 6
Reduce the heat to low, and then add the cream cheese, chicken broth, half-and-half, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes. Stir until the cream cheese is fully melted and the sauce is well combined.
- 7
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and let it simmer in the sauce for a few minutes until heated through.
- 8
Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and serve.
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About this Recipe
Craving a comforting yet light dinner that comes together in a flash? This Marry Me Chicken recipe delivers all the beloved flavors in a smart, one-pan package, perfect for busy weeknights and guaranteed to become a family favorite.What makes this Marry Me Chicken truly special is its clever balance of indulgence and health. It takes the classic creamy, savory flavors and lightens them up with reduced-fat cream cheese and half-and-half, while still achieving that irresistible, velvety sun-dried tomato sauce. Plus, with a generous 30g of protein and a one-pan cooking method, it’s designed to be both satisfying and simple.Get ready for a supremely satisfying dinner experience. Each bite offers tender, juicy chicken enveloped in a luscious, deeply savory sauce, brightened by the tangy burst of sun-dried tomatoes and earthy spinach. The creamy texture, achieved with a smart blend of reduced-fat cream cheese and half-and-half, feels incredibly indulgent without being heavy. It’s a high-protein, flavorful meal designed to fuel you without weighing you down, all for just 286 calories per serving.This Marry Me Chicken is already versatile for various tastes. You can easily swap all-purpose flour for a gluten-free flour mix to suit dietary needs, ensuring everyone can enjoy this delicious dish. Feel free to adjust the red pepper flakes to your preferred level of spice, from a gentle warmth to a vibrant kick. For an extra layer of flavor and to avoid waste, use the flavorful oil from the sun-dried tomatoes when searing the chicken.Perfect for a weeknight family dinner, this high-protein Marry Me Chicken pairs beautifully with a simple side of pasta or rice, or some crusty bread to soak up every last bit of that incredible sun-dried tomato sauce. It's a comforting dish that's sure to be a new favorite among your chicken breast recipes.