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High-Protein Marry Me Chicken

High-Protein Marry Me Chicken
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High-Protein Marry Me Chicken is a delicious and nutritious dish featuring tender chicken breasts in a rich, creamy sauce infused with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and fresh basil. Perfect for a quick, protein-packed meal that balances flavor and comfort, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights and customizable to suit various dietary needs.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Sauce

  • 3 cloves garlic, freshly minced
  • 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Garnish

  • Fresh basil leaves, torn

Instructions

  1. Prepare and Season the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown on both sides and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side depending on thickness.
  2. Sauté Garlic and Sun-Dried Tomatoes: Reduce heat to medium. In the same skillet, sauté the freshly minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and stir for 2 minutes to combine flavors.
  3. Create the Cream Sauce: Pour in chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up browned bits. Then add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens into a silky consistency. Sprinkle in red pepper flakes for subtle heat.
  4. Combine and Simmer: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, coating it gently with the sauce. Let it simmer for 5-7 minutes to allow the sauce to infuse and thicken further.
  5. Finish with Fresh Basil: Just before serving, tear fresh basil leaves over the dish to add fresh, herbaceous brightness and a burst of color.

Notes

  • Use room temperature chicken to ensure even cooking and prevent dryness.
  • Don’t overcrowd the pan; sear chicken in batches if necessary for better crust and less steaming.
  • Simmer gently when adding cream to prevent curdling of the sauce.
  • Chop sun-dried tomatoes finely to ensure even distribution of their flavor throughout the sauce.
  • Adjust sauce thickness by adding chicken broth if too thick, or letting it reduce further off heat if too thin.

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