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Close-up shot of the finished Marry Me Chicken in the skillet, topped with fresh basil leaves and sprinkled with shredded Parmesan. The dish is simmering in the creamy sauce and is ready to be served from the skillet on the white marble cooktop

Keto Marry me Chicken Recipe

Marry Me Chicken is a creamy, flavor-packed dish with seared chicken nestled in a luscious herb cheese sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil. Perfect for a romantic dinner or a quick family meal!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Calories: 656
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Spice Blend:
  • 1 tsp - Sea salt
  • ½ tsp - Cracked black pepper
  • 2 tsp - Garlic powder
  • 2 tsp - Onion powder
  • 1 tsp - Italian herb blend
  • ½ tsp - Red pepper flakes
Marry Me Chicken:
  • 1-½ lbs - Thin-sliced chicken breasts or boneless chicken thighs
  • ¼ cup - Avocado oil
  • ¼ cup - Dry white wine or chicken broth
  • 1 cup - Heavy cream
  • 5 oz - Boursin garlic & fine herb cheese
  • ½ cup divided - Shredded parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup - Sun-dried tomatoes in oil julienne cut, drained
  • 8-10 Fresh basil leaves stems discarded

Equipment

  • Small mixing bowl
  • Large cast-iron skillet or frying pan
  • Whisk
  • Tongs
  • Plate or wire rack for resting

Method
 

  1. Mix the spices in a small bowl. Coat chicken evenly with the spice blend.
    Close-up shot of a small bowl filled with sea salt, cracked black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian herb blend, and red pepper flakes, arranged on a white marble cooktop. A spoon rests next to the bowl, ready to mix.
  2. Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden. Remove and let rest.
    Close-up shot of chicken breasts searing in a skillet with avocado oil on the white marble cooktop. The chicken is golden brown on both sides, with crispy edges and sizzling in the hot oil.
  3. Discard excess oil. Deglaze the pan with white wine or broth, scraping up the browned bits.
  4. Add heavy cream, Boursin cheese, half the Parmesan, and sun-dried tomatoes. Stir until smooth and bubbly.
    Close-up shot of a skillet with a creamy sauce made from heavy cream, Boursin cheese, Parmesan, and sun-dried tomatoes. The sauce is bubbling and smooth, with the ingredients blending together.
  5. Lower the heat, stir in basil leaves, and return chicken to the pan. Spoon sauce over chicken and heat through.
  6. Serve topped with the remaining Parmesan, either plated or directly from the pan.
    Close-up shot of the finished Marry Me Chicken in the skillet, topped with fresh basil leaves and sprinkled with shredded Parmesan. The dish is simmering in the creamy sauce and is ready to be served from the skillet on the white marble cooktop