Delicious Marry Me Chicken You'll Fall for Every Time

Enjoy this Lighter Marry Me Chicken recipe, a guilt-free twist on a classic that promises to impress with delicious flavors.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

4 thighs Chicken Thighs bone-in for enhanced flavor and juiciness
1-2 tablespoons Olive Oil or substitute with avocado oil

For the Sauce

3 cloves Garlic Cloves minced; fresh or garlic powder
0.5 cups Sun-Dried Tomatoes oil-packed for richness or rehydrate dried tomatoes
4 ounces Reduced Fat Cream Cheese or regular cream cheese for more richness
0.25 cups Parmesan Cheese or nutritional yeast for a dairy-free option
1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes adjust to spice preference
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

For Garnish

2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley chopped; or basil if preferred

Equipment

Oven-safe Skillet

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
In an oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil and sear chicken thighs skin-side down for 5-6 minutes.
Remove chicken and sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes for 1-2 minutes.
Stir in cream cheese and Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy, then add red pepper flakes.
Return chicken to skillet, coat with sauce, and bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
Garnish with parsley, serve hot, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 24 hours before baking.

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