Low Carb Marry Me Chicken
This Low Carb Marry Me Chicken is the viral recipe that made everyone fall in love with creamy chicken dinners, but reimagined for keto and diabetic friendly lifestyles. It's got everything the original version has (rich sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil) minus the carbs. One bite and you'll understand why it's called "Marry Me" chicken.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 371kcal
Cost: $10
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 chicken breasts sliced in half lengthwise
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ small onion diced
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoon sun-dried tomato oil
- 1 cup gluten free chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream 35% fat
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil sliced or chopped
- ¼ cup sliced green olives
- ¼ cup crumbled bacon optional
- 4 fresh basil leaves garnish
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Slice each breast in half lengthwise. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Sear chicken 4-5 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté diced onion and minced garlic until tender (2-3 minutes). Stir in the sundried tomato oil.
- Stir in chili flakes and Italian seasoning. Mix through (30 seconds).
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Simmer 2-3 minutes (do NOT boil).
- Add grated Parmesan. Stir constantly until melted and smooth (1-2 minutes).
- Add sun-dried tomatoes and green olives. Mix through.
- Return chicken to the pan. Simmer 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Serve immediately. Garnish with crumbled bacon, fresh basil, and extra Parmesan if desired.
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Notes
- Use fresh grated Parmesan, not pre-grated.
- Keep heat at medium-low once cream is added. Never boil.
- Don't skip the sun-dried tomato oil. It prevents the sauce from breaking.
Nutrition
Calories: 371kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 30g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g
