Description
Indulge in this creamy, flavorful Marry Me Chicken—a dish that’s perfect for making any dinner feel special and romantic.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
For the Sauce:
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (oregano and basil)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- 1. Preheat Your Oven
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- 2. Sauté the Garlic
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant, about one minute.
- 3. Prepare the Sauce
- Stir in chicken broth and cream cheese into the skillet, mixing until smooth. Add dried Italian herbs and combine well.
- 4. Add Spinach
- Fold in fresh spinach until wilted, ensuring it mixes well with the sauce.
- 5. Bake It Up
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and place them in the prepared baking dish. Pour the creamy mixture over the chicken. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until fully cooked.
- 6. Finish with Parmesan
- Once out of the oven, sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top and return to the oven for a few minutes until melted.
- 7. Serve
- Plate the chicken with sauce drizzled over it. Enjoy with pasta or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg