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Healthy Marry Me Chicken Recipe

Healthy Marry Me Chicken Recipe (Easy, Creamy u0026amp; Guilt-Free)

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup low sodium chicken broth
  • ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt (or canned coconut milk for dairy free)
  • ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan (optional)
  • Fresh basil or parsley for serving

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika. Sear for about 4–5 minutes per side until golden. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the pan. This is where the flavor lives.
  3. Lower the heat. Stir in Greek yogurt (or coconut milk), Italian seasoning, and sun-dried tomatoes. Mix until smooth and gently simmer. Do not boil.
  4. Return chicken to the skillet. Spoon sauce over the top, cover, and simmer for 8–10 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  5. Sprinkle with parmesan if using and fresh herbs. Serve warm.
  6. This one pan healthy marry me chicken comes together fast, and the sauce thickens naturally as it rests.

Notes

u003cliu003eKeep heat low once yogurt is added to prevent curdlingu003cbru003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eKeep heat low once yogurt is added to prevent curdlingu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eUse full-fat Greek yogurt for the best textureu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eCoconut milk gives a slightly sweeter flavor, but still works beautifullyu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eSun-dried tomatoes in oil add more flavor than dry onesu003c/liu003e