Description
Creamy Marry Me Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomatoes features tender chicken breasts in a luscious plant-based creamy sauce infused with sun-dried tomatoes, fresh herbs, and smoky turkey bacon. This simple yet elegant dish is ready in under 40 minutes, delivering deep flavor, comforting textures, and versatile options for a satisfying meal perfect for busy weeknights or special dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Protein
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 4 slices smoked turkey bacon, chopped
Sauce and Flavorings
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 cup plant-based cream
- 2 garlic cloves, freshly minced
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 teaspoon natural gelling agent
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh Herbs
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Finely chop the garlic, basil, and thyme. Slice the sun-dried tomatoes into thin strips. Pat the chicken breasts dry and season evenly with salt and pepper.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add chicken breasts and cook each side until golden brown and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and set aside to rest.
- Sauté Aromatics and Sun-Dried Tomatoes: In the same skillet, add chopped smoked turkey bacon and cook until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels. Add minced garlic to the pan and sauté briefly until fragrant, then stir in sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Create the Creamy Sauce: Add plant-based cream, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), and natural gelling agent to the skillet. Stir gently and allow the sauce to thicken slightly, about 3 to 4 minutes, stirring often.
- Combine and Finish: Return the chicken breasts to the pan, spoon the sauce over each piece, then sprinkle with fresh herbs and crispy smoked turkey bacon. Simmer on low heat for 2 minutes to meld flavors beautifully.
Notes
- Patting the chicken dry helps achieve a nice golden crust.
- Use premium-quality sun-dried tomatoes for intense flavor without bitterness.
- Allow the sauce to thicken slowly for perfect texture.
- Add fresh herbs at the end to preserve bright color and flavor.
- Adjust creaminess by adding more plant-based cream if desired, balancing with sun-dried tomatoes’ acidity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 78mg
Keywords: cream cheese, creamy chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, plant-based cream, smoked turkey bacon, gluten free, quick dinner, herb chicken
