Healthy Marry Me Chicken Recipe

This Healthy Marry Me Chicken is a lightened-up version of the beloved creamy classic. Juicy chicken breasts simmer in a tangy, herb-packed sauce made with Greek yogurt and sun-dried tomatoes. It’s the perfect recipe for date night or busy weeknights—comforting, quick, and made with nourishing ingredients.

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Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 20

Marination/Rest (if desired): 15

Total Time: 45

Servings:

Calories: 420kcal

Cost: $15–18

Equipment

1 Large skillet Cast iron or non-stick
1 Cutting board For prepping chicken
1 Knife For slicing chicken
1 Measuring Cups For broth, yogurt, milk, and oil
1 Measuring spoons For seasoning and spices
1 Wooden Spoon For deglazing the skillet
1 Meat thermometer Recommended for checking doneness

Ingredients

4 Boneless, skinless chicken breasts About 4 medium breasts
2 tablespoon Olive oil Divided
¾ teaspoon Salt Divided
½ teaspoon Black pepper
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
3 cloves Garlic Minced
¼ teaspoon Red pepper flakes Adjust to taste
½ cup Low-sodium chicken broth
⅓ cup Sun-dried tomatoes Chopped, not oil-packed or patted dry
⅓ cup Greek yogurt 2% or full-fat
3 tablespoon Light cream cheese Softened
¼ cup Grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup Unsweetened almond milk Or regular milk
2 tablespoon Fresh basil Chopped, plus more for garnish
1 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves Or ½ teaspoon dried

Instructions

Prep and season the chicken breasts
Sear chicken in skillet until golden brown
Remove chicken and set aside
Sauté garlic and red pepper flakes in oil
Deglaze with broth and scrape browned bits
Simmer sun-dried tomatoes in broth
Whisk in yogurt, cream cheese, Parmesan
Stir in almond milk, basil, and thyme
Return chicken to pan, spoon sauce on top
Simmer together to meld flavors
Garnish with fresh basil and serve hot

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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