Creamy Marry Me Hen

So, I've bought a confession – I've been holding out on you. I've had this Marry Me Hen recipe up my sleeve for ages, however life's been a whirlwind, and I simply by no means bought round to sharing it on the weblog.

You might need caught a glimpse of it on Fb or in our e-newsletter for those who're within the loop. I've been everywhere with app updates and all the things, and didn't need to go away you hanging with out this recipe.

Right here's the news: I tweaked the basic Creamy Italian Hen recipe a bit. As a substitute of simply cream, I tossed in some cream cheese. Why? As a result of it makes the sauce completely thick and oh-so-creamy – simply the best way I prefer it.

And guess what? Now, after all of the photograph enhancing and prep, this recipe's not simply in our personal Fb group or the e-newsletter – it's in our app too!

So, if you're within the temper for one thing that's a complete crowd-pleaser, give this recipe a go. It's easy, it's scrumptious, and hey, it's lastly right here!

How To Serve Marry Me Hen Recipe

Alright, you've made the Marry Me Hen, and the aroma in your kitchen might be making your abdomen rumble. Now, what to pair it with? Since we're retaining issues on the lighter facet (hi there, low-carb life!), I've bought some killer facet dish ideas that'll complement the creamy goodness of this hen with out weighing you down.

First up, creamy cauliflower mash. Whip it up clean and buttery, and it'll absorb that incredible sauce like a dream. This Tacky Cauliflower Mash is my go-to.

Not feeling the mash? How about some cauliflower rice? It's tremendous easy to make and provides a pleasant texture distinction to the creamy hen. Plus, it's an effective way to sneak in an additional serving of veggies. This Gremolata Cauli-Rice could be the right choice.

And for these of you who love your 'pasta,' zucchini noodles (aka zoodles) are the best way to go. They're gentle, they're twirly, and so they do a improbable job of constructing positive each chunk is loaded with that scrumptious sauce.

Regardless of which facet you select, you're in for a deal with. Each brings one thing particular to the desk, making your Marry Me Hen meal not simply satisfying however severely memorable.

Preparation time

Fingers-on:    20 minutes
Total:     half-hour

Dietary values (per serving, one hen breast + 4 tbsp creamy sauce)

Macronutrient ratio: Energy from carbs (4%), protein (36%), fats (60%)

Components (makes 4 servings)

• 1 tbsp additional virgin olive oil (15 ml)
• 4 hen breasts (about 650 g/ 1.4 lb)
• salt and pepper
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter (28 g/ 1 oz)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp recent thyme or 1 tsp dried thyme
• ¹/₂ cup bone broth or hen inventory (120 ml)
• ¹/₂ cup heavy whipping cream (120 ml)
• ¹/₂ cup cream cheese (125 g/ 4.4 oz)
• ¹/₂ cup Parmesan cheese (45 g/ 1.6 oz)
• 6 giant items sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped (55 g/ 1.9 oz)
• small bunch of recent basil, chopped

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 190 °C/ 375 °F (fan assisted), or 210 °C/ 410 °F (typical).
   
2. Warmth the olive oil in a big oven-safe skillet over medium-high warmth. Season the hen breasts properly with salt and pepper, then sear them till golden, 5-6 minutes per facet. Take away the hen from the skillet and set it apart on a plate.
   
3. In the identical skillet, cut back the warmth to medium and soften the butter. Add the minced garlic and thyme, cooking till aromatic, about 1 minute. Stir within the bone broth or hen inventory, heavy whipping cream, cream cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan. Convey to a simmer.
   
4. Return the hen breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Switch the skillet to the oven and bake till the hen is absolutely cooked, with juices working clear when pierced with a knife, about 10 to 12 minutes.
   
5. As soon as performed, sprinkle freshly torn or chopped basil excessive. Serve alongside Creamy Cauliflower Mash for a hearty, satisfying meal.