Description
A culinary love story featuring tender chicken breasts in a rich, creamy sauce with cherry tomatoes and garlic, perfect for romantic dinners or comforting weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
- In the same skillet, toss in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant—about 30 seconds.
- Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes and Italian seasoning, cooking for about 2 minutes until the tomatoes start to soften.
- Lower the heat, then add the heavy cream, stirring to blend everything together.
- Incorporate the grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until it melts into a creamy sauce.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, coating it with the luscious sauce.
- Let it simmer for a few minutes, ensuring the chicken is heated through.
- Garnish with fresh basil just before serving to enhance the dish’s visual appeal.
Notes
For lighter options, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or coconut milk. Add spinach for extra nutrients, or include red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Marry Me Chicken, creamy chicken, Italian chicken recipe, romantic dinner, easy chicken recipe