Description
This delightful Marry Me Chicken recipe features creamy goodness with seasoned chicken, making it perfect for special occasions or everyday family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Chicken Breasts
- 8 oz Cream Cheese
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 cups Spinach, fresh or frozen
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- Italian seasonings, such as basil and oregano
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Sear the chicken in the skillet for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove the chicken and set it aside. In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in cream cheese until melted and creamy, then return the chicken to the skillet.
- Add spinach and let it wilt, mixing everything together, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Let it simmer for a few minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce thickens.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, substitute chicken thighs or use dairy-free cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Marry Me Chicken, creamy chicken, family dinner, comfort food, Italian recipe