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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.
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Ingredients Method Notes

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)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Heat an oven-safe skillet on medium to high heat on the stovetop.
  3. 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.
  4. Return skillet to medium heat, adding garlic and cooking for 1 minute.
  5. Stir in red pepper flakes, thyme, heavy cream, and chicken broth. Let the mixture come to a simmer.
  6. While broth mixture is cooking, slice the cooked chicken into pockets and stuff the sundried tomatoes and parmesan cheese into the pockets.
  7. Next, place the chicken in the skillet with the broth mixture and saute, adding the fresh spinach and cooking until soft.
  8. Once thoroughly cooked (check chicken breasts) you can serve with sour cream or Greek yogurt.
  9. 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.