Description
Creamy Marry Me Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomatoes is a rich and comforting dish featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a velvety plant-based cream sauce infused with sun-dried tomatoes, smoked turkey bacon, garlic, and a splash of apple cider vinegar. This flavorful and elegant meal balances tangy, creamy, and savory notes, perfect for any occasion and easily adaptable to your pantry.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Protein
- 2 large chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness
- 4 slices smoked turkey bacon, chopped
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
- 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed preferred)
Sauces and Liquids
- 1 cup plant-based cream
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (natural)
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Seasonings and Herbs
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts generously with salt, pepper, and dried Italian herbs. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the chicken on both sides until golden and nearly cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside to rest while preparing the sauce.
- Cook the Aromatics and Smoked Turkey Bacon: In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until fragrant and translucent. Add the chopped smoked turkey bacon and cook until slightly crisp, allowing its smoky flavor to infuse the oil.
- Build the Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce: Add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet, stirring to combine with the aromatics and bacon. Pour in the plant-based cream, then add a splash of apple cider vinegar (natural) and vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural). Simmer gently, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Finish with Spinach and Simmer: Stir fresh spinach leaves into the sauce until wilted. Nestle the chicken breasts back into the pan and simmer on low heat until the chicken is fully cooked and the flavors meld together harmoniously.
- Serve and Enjoy: Transfer the creamy chicken and sauce to serving plates. Spoon extra sauce over the top and garnish as desired for a delicious and comforting meal.
Notes
- Pound chicken breasts to even thickness for quicker, even cooking.
- Use oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes for richer flavor and a softer texture.
- Simmer the sauce gently to prevent curdling and deepen flavors.
- Browning chicken adds extra flavor complexity and texture.
- Top with fresh basil or parsley before serving for a bright finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: creamy chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, plant-based cream, smoked turkey bacon, gluten free, easy dinner, Mediterranean flavors