Recipe: Marry Me Chicken

Today I want to share one of our favorite meals, lately. It’s called “Marry Me Chicken”. We make this dish with whole wheat penne pasta. It’s so delicious and satisfying!

Here’s a the recipe we use, adapted slightly from this link.

Ingredients

3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided 

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 

Kosher salt 

Freshly ground black pepper 

2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 

1 Tbsp. Dried thyme leaves 

1 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes 

3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth 

1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes 

1/2 cup heavy cream 

1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan 

1 can of sliced mushrooms

Directions

Step 1 - Preheat oven to 375°. In a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon oil. Generously season diced chicken with salt and black pepper and cook, turning halfway through, until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a plate. 

Step 2 - In same skillet over medium heat, heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Stir in garlic, thyme, mushrooms, and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in broth, tomatoes, cream, and Parmesan; season with salt. Bring to a simmer, then return chicken and any accumulated juices to skillet. 

Step 3 - Arrange chicken on a platter. Spoon sauce over. Transfer to oven. Bake chicken until cooked through 10 to 12 minutes. 

Serve with whole wheat penne pasta. 

Let me know if you try this recipe! We love it!