Marry Me Chicken

Marry me chicken is sautéed chicken in a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce, served alone or with pasta. Either way, it's worthy of a marriage proposal!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 518 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• salt to taste
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (16 ounce) package angel hair pasta
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes
• 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.25 teaspoon ground thyme
• 0.5 cup chicken broth, divided
• 1.5 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 0.25 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
• 0.5 pound bacon
• 0.25 cup whipping cream
• 0.5 cup freshly shaved Parmesan cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place chicken breasts on a flat work surface. Slice horizontally through the middle, being careful not to cut all the way through to the other side. Open the 2 sides and spread them out like an open book to butterfly.

Step 2

Meanwhile, place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and let cool enough to handle, about 5 minutes; chop.

Step 3

At the same time, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook angel hair pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain and keep warm.

Step 4

Remove skillet from the oven and transfer chicken to a plate, reserving juices in the skillet. Keep chicken warm and place skillet on the stovetop.

Step 5

Gather ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 6

Melt butter in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic, oregano, thyme. Sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Step 7

Add chicken and cook until golden brown but not fully cooked, 3 to 4 minutes per side.

Step 8

Pour 1/4 cup chicken broth into the skillet and bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the centers and juices run clear, about 15 minutes.

Step 9

Whisk flour into the skillet over medium heat. Add remaining chicken broth, Parmesan cheese, and whipping cream. Whisk until combined.

Step 10

Add sun-dried tomatoes, red pepper flakes, and salt. Add bacon and chicken back into the skillet.

Step 11

Serve on top of hot cooked pasta.