Marry Me Chicken
A romantic and creamy chicken dish topped with cherry tomatoes and parmesan, perfect for date nights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Sear the chicken in a hot skillet until golden brown on both sides, about 4-5 minutes each.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
- Sauté the halved cherry tomatoes for 2-3 minutes, until they soften.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, then stir in the parmesan cheese until melted.
- Return the seared chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
Pairs wonderfully with garlic mashed potatoes or a fresh salad. Great for special occasions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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