Low Carb Marry Me Chicken Recipe | 30-Minute Creamy Dinner

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: milk

Coconut cream is lower in calories, while milk is more budget-friendly.

chicken breasts

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Chicken thighs are more flavorful and cheaper than breasts.

Parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and a good cheese substitute.

Heat 2 tbsp 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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