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Marry Me Chicken
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Marry Me Chicken

Rich and creamy Marry Me Chicken with tender, juicy chicken simmered in a luscious sauce is bursting with flavor. This irresistible dish is so good it just might lead to a proposal!
Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword cheese, chicken, spinach
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 810kcal

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds chicken breast 4 small or 3 large
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp table salt
  • 2 tsp pepper
  • 3 tbsp butter divided - unsalted
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 3 ounces sun-dried tomatoes 1 envelope
  • 3 cups baby spinach - loosely packed
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese - freshly grated

Instructions

  • Lay the chicken out on a plate or prep tray.
  • Sprinkle both sides of the chicken with the flour, salt, and pepper.
  • Melt 2 tbsp of the butter in a large skillet over med-heat.
  • Once melted, add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook for 4-5 minutes - or until cooked through. They should be golden brown on both sides. Remove from the skillet and let them rest on a plate while you make the sauce.
  • Add the remaining butter to the pan with the garlic, cooking until fragrant.
  • Reduce the heat to low and add the heavy cream and sun-dried tomatoes. Bring to a simmer.
  • Stir in the spinach and parmesan, simmering until the cheese has melted.
  • Nestle the cooked chicken into the sauce to coat before serving.
  • Drizzle additional sauce on top of the chicken to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 810kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 60g | Saturated Fat: 30g | Cholesterol: 277mg | Sodium: 1721mg | Potassium: 1640mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 249mg | Iron: 4mg | Net Carbohydrates: 18g