Description
This High-Protein Marry Me Chicken recipe is a creamy, flavorful skillet dinner made with lean chicken breasts, sun-dried tomatoes, and a luscious parmesan sauce. Perfect for high-protein meal prep or a cozy date night dinner, this easy one-pan recipe is low in carbs, rich in flavor, and ideal for fitness-friendly comfort food.
Ingredients
2 large chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1⁄3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1⁄2 cup chicken broth
1⁄3 cup Greek yogurt or light cream cheese
1⁄4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1⁄4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
2. In the same skillet, lower the heat and add minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant, then add the sun-dried tomatoes. Stir and cook for 1–2 minutes.
3. Pour in chicken broth and let it simmer to blend the flavors.
4. Reduce heat to low, stir in Greek yogurt or cream cheese until smooth, then add parmesan and Italian seasoning. Let the sauce thicken slightly.
5. Return chicken to the pan, spoon sauce over the top, cover, and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes.
6. Garnish with red pepper flakes and extra parmesan if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
Use thinly sliced chicken breasts or pound thicker ones to ensure even cooking.
Adjust spice level by increasing or omitting red pepper flakes.
Reheat leftovers gently with a splash of broth to maintain creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg