Keto Marry Me Chicken

Yield

4 servings
Net carbs: ~4–5 per serving

 Ingredients

Chicken

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (6–7 oz each)

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp paprika

• 2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil

Creamy “Marry Me” Sauce

• 2 tbsp unsalted butter

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• ¾ cup heavy cream

• ½ cup chicken broth

• ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

• ⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed, drained & chopped)

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

• ½ tsp onion powder

• Salt & pepper to taste

Optional Add-Ins (Keto-Friendly)

• ½ cup baby spinach

• 1 tbsp fresh basil or parsley (for garnish)

 Prep (Important for Juicy Chicken)

1. Pat chicken dry.

2. If thick, slice breasts horizontally to even thickness.

3. Season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.

 Sear the Chicken

1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

2. Add chicken and sear 4–5 minutes per side until golden.

3. Remove chicken to a plate (it will finish cooking later).

Tip: Don’t crowd the pan—sear in batches if needed.

 Build the Sauce

1. Reduce heat to medium.

2. Add butter to the same pan.

3. Stir in garlic; sauté 30 seconds (don’t brown).

4. Add chicken broth and scrape up browned bits.

5. Pour in heavy cream and stir.

6. Add parmesan, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and onion powder.

7. Simmer 3–5 minutes, stirring, until slightly thickened.

8. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes.

 Finish Cooking

1. Return chicken (and juices) to the skillet.

2. Spoon sauce over chicken.

3. Simmer uncovered 8–10 minutes, until chicken reaches 165°F.

4. Add spinach if using—let wilt.

5. Taste and adjust seasoning.

 Serve

• Garnish with fresh basil or parsley

• Extra parmesan on top is encouraged 😌

 Pro Tips for Best Flavor

• Use oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes (not dry)

• Grate parmesan fresh—pre-shredded won’t melt smoothly

• If sauce thickens too much, add 1–2 tbsp broth or cream

 Keto Serving Ideas

• Cauliflower mash

• Zucchini noodles

• Steamed broccoli

• Shirataki noodles

• Over sautéed cabbage

 Storage

• Fridge: 4 days

• Reheat gently on stove (don’t boil)

Variations

• Spicy: Add extra red pepper flakes

• Mushroom: Add sautéed mushrooms after garlic

• Dairy-Free: Use coconut cream + nutritional yeast