Marry Me Chicken
A creamy, flavorful chicken dish with sun-dried tomatoes and cheese ravioli that's perfect for a romantic dinner or quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts Choose even-sized pieces for uniform cooking.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil Reserve a tablespoon of oil from sun-dried tomatoes if using.
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped Use tomatoes packed in oil for best results.
- 1 cup heavy cream Coconut cream can be used for a dairy-free option.
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese Use freshly grated for best melting.
- 1 cup fresh spinach Kale can be used as a substitute.
- 1 package cheese ravioli Fresh or gluten-free options available.
Seasonings
- to taste salt and pepper Season the chicken right before cooking.
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
Preparation
- Pat chicken dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning. Let the seasoned chicken rest at room temperature for 10-15 minutes.
Searing the Chicken
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken and sear 4-5 minutes per side until deeply golden and nearly cooked through; remove to a plate.
Creating the Sauce
- Lower heat to medium and add chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the pan; sauté 1-2 minutes to release their oils. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, scraping up browned bits from the pan. Stir in grated Parmesan slowly until sauce is smooth and slightly thickened.
Adding Spinach
- Toss in fresh spinach and cook just until wilted, which takes a minute or two.
Cooking the Ravioli
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook ravioli according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of the pasta water before draining.
Combining Everything
- Return the seared chicken to the skillet and nestle it into the sauce; simmer 3-4 minutes so the chicken finishes cooking and absorbs flavor. Add drained ravioli to the pan or serve separately.
Serving
- Plate chicken and ravioli, spoon extra sauce over everything, and sprinkle a little extra Parmesan. Finish with a crack of black pepper.
Notes
Chicken can be stored for up to 3 days in the fridge. Freeze chicken and sauce for up to 2 months. Reheat gently to maintain texture.