This Chicken Recipe Will Have Your S.O. Say “Marry Me”

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Marry Me Chicken

The best way to a person's heart is through their stomach. This recipe for "Marry Me" Chicken will have your significant other getting on one knee after the first bite.

Ingredients
  

  • 3 sprigs Fresh Basil
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated)
  • 3-4 Large Chicken Breasts
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1/2 cup Sundried Tomatoes (chopped)
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 tsp Thyme
  • 3/4 cup Chicken Broth
  • 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes (for a less spicy option only add 1/2 tsp)
  • 1-2 cup Spinach (fresh)
  • Sour Cream (for taste)
  • Greek Yogurt (for taste)
  • Basil (for taste and garnish)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Heat an oven-safe skillet on medium to high heat on the stovetop.
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper generously, then sear in the pan for about 4-5 minutes on each side until it's gold in color. Then transfer chicken onto a plate to rest.
  • Return skillet to medium heat, adding garlic and cooking for 1 minute.
  • Stir in red pepper flakes, thyme, heavy cream, and chicken broth. Let the mixture come to a simmer.
  • While broth mixture is cooking, slice the cooked chicken into pockets and stuff the sundried tomatoes and parmesan cheese into the pockets.
  • Next, place the chicken in the skillet with the broth mixture and saute, adding the fresh spinach and cooking until soft.
  • Once thoroughly cooked (check chicken breasts) you can serve with sour cream or Greek yogurt.
  • Sprinkle basil, then serve and enjoy!

Notes

This is an easy and quick dish to prepare, serve with rice or pasta for a deliciously filling meal. 

Author: Karli Wallace

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