Marry-Me Chicken

They say the way to someone's heart is through their stomach, and this chicken dinner is 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
• ¼ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ pound bacon
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 (16 ounce) package angel hair pasta
• 1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes
• ¼ teaspoon ground thyme
• ½ cup chicken broth, divided
• ¼ cup whipping cream
• ½ cup freshly shaved Parmesan cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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 3

Melt butter in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic, oregano, thyme. Saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add chicken and cook until golden brown but not fully cooked, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Pour 1/4 cup chicken broth into the skillet.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the centers and juices run clear, about 15 minutes.

Step 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

Whisk flour into the skillet over medium heat. Add remaining chicken broth, Parmesan cheese, and whipping cream. Whisk until combined. Add sun-dried tomatoes, red pepper flakes, and salt. Add bacon and chicken back into the skillet. Serve on top of hot cooked pasta.