Don’t miss this lighter version of the trending “Marry Me Chicken” recipe. The same delicious creamy chicken with sundried tomatoes is made healthier with less fat and added spinach. Your guests will definitely want to say “Marry me” after trying this recipe!

Marry Me Chicken

This one-pan dinner is inspired by the viral “Marry Me Chicken,” with a few tweaks to lighten it up. It’s such a delicious way to make boring chicken breasts taste amazing! It features the same tender boneless chicken breasts nestled in a tomato cream sauce but replaces heavy cream with cream cheese and half-and-half and adds spinach for an extra veggie. The finished dish is so rich and cozy that you won’t even know the cream is missing. Plus, each serving has 30 grams of protein! More chicken breast recipes you will love, Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Chili, Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breasts and Air Fryer Chicken Bites.

Marry Me Chicken Ingredients

• Sundried Tomatoes: Drain sundried tomatoes from oil and chop them.
• Chicken: You’ll need two boneless, skinless chicken breasts.
• Salt and Black Pepper to season the chicken
• Flour: Coat the chicken breasts in flour before searing them.
• Minced Shallot and Garlic are cooked until fragrant and added to the sauce.
• Tomato paste gives the sauce a light tomato flavor.
• Spinach provides extra fiber, vitamin C, and calcium.
• Marry Me Chicken Sauce: Combine chicken broth with half-and-half and reduced-fat cream cheese for a creamy sauce that’s lighter than the original recipe.
• Seasoning: Dried oregano, red pepper flakes
• Parmesan Cheese: Grate fresh Parmesan over the chicken before serving.

How to Make Marry Me Chicken

1. Prep the Chicken: Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness, season with salt and pepper, and dredge the pieces in flour.
2. Cook the Chicken in a large skillet on medium-high heat for about five minutes on each side. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
3. Sauté the Vegetables: Add the remaining olive oil with the shallots and garlic. Then, stir in the tomato paste and cook for a minute. Add the sundried tomatoes and spinach and cook until the spinach wilts.
4. Make the Sauce: Reduce the heat to low, and add the cream cheese, broth, half-and-half, oregano, and red pepper. Stir until the cream cheese is fully melted.
5. Serve: Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer them in the sauce for a few minutes. Sprinkle with grated parmesan and serve.

Variations

• Chicken: Swap chicken breasts with chicken tenders or thighs.
• Gluten-Free: Replace all-purpose flour with a gluten-free mix.
• Broth: Substitute vegetable broth with chicken.
• Spiciness: For spicier chicken, add more red pepper flakes or omit them for a milder version.

What to Serve with this easy Marry Me Chicken recipe

• This one-pot chicken dish is great on its own since it’s high in protein and has a serving of veggies. Pair it with a slice of hearty bread to soak up the sauce.
• Serve Marry Me Chicken with pasta, like spaghetti, cavatappi, or orzo.
• Eat this meal with mashed potatoes or your favorite grain, like quinoa or rice, and green beans or a salad.

Storage

Leftover chicken will last up to four days in the fridge or three months in the freezer. Reheat it in the microwave until warm.

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