Marry Me Chicken Breast Recipe
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 437kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon basil
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup sundried tomatoes chopped
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese grated
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Add oil to a large cast iron skillet over medium heat.
- Add salt, pepper, basil, thyme, crushed red pepper to a small bowl. Stir to combine.
- Season both sides of the chicken breast with the seasoning mixture.
- Cook the seasoned chicken breasts in the preheated cast iron skillet for 3-4 minutes each side. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.
- Add minced garlic to the hot skillet and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken stock to deglaze the pan, and use a wood spoon to scrape off any brown bits stuck to the bottom of the skillet.
- Pour in the heavy cream. Stir to incorporate.
- Stir in parmesan cheese.
- Add chopped sundried tomatoes and stir to combine. Allow sauce to come to a low simmer.
- Add chicken breasts back into the skillet and spoon a little sauce over the chicken.
- Place skillet in preheated oven for 15-18 minutes or until chicken is cooked to 165 degrees F. Enjoy warm served over a bed of pasta, or with a side of rice or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition
Serving: 3serving | Calories: 437kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 1291mg | Potassium: 1128mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 901IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 164mg | Iron: 2mg