Description

Marry Me Chicken is a rich and creamy skillet chicken dish featuring tender, pan-seared chicken breasts cooked in a luscious sauce of garlic, chicken stock, cream, parmesan cheese, and sundried tomatoes, garnished with fresh basil. This flavorful recipe is perfect to serve over pasta or rice and promises a delicious and impressive meal with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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Chicken

3 large chicken breasts (boneless and skinless, sliced lengthwise into thin cutlets)
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Cooking

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 cup chicken stock
1 cup heavy cream (double cream in the UK)
½ cup parmesan cheese (grated)

Seasonings and Garnish

1 teaspoon chili flakes
¼ teaspoon oregano
¼ teaspoon thyme
⅓ cup sundried tomatoes (chopped)
1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves (chopped)

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Instructions

Prepare the chicken: Season the thinly sliced chicken cutlets with salt and pepper. Dredge each piece in all-purpose flour, shaking off any excess flour to ensure a light coating.
Brown the chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and melt the butter. Swirl the pan to evenly coat it with the oil and butter mixture. Add chicken pieces in batches to avoid overcrowding. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate, cover, and set aside.
Sauté garlic and deglaze: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about one minute until fragrant. Pour in the chicken stock and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits stuck to the bottom of the skillet, incorporating them into the sauce.
Make the creamy sauce: Reduce the heat to medium-low, then add the heavy cream and grated parmesan cheese to the skillet. Let the sauce simmer gently for a couple of minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly. Stir in chili flakes, thyme, and oregano for added flavor.
Combine and finish: Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste. Add the chopped sundried tomatoes and return the cooked chicken pieces to the skillet. Let everything simmer together for a few minutes until the sauce thickens further and the chicken is heated through.
Garnish and serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh basil leaves over the dish and serve warm. This chicken pairs wonderfully with pasta or rice for a hearty meal.

Notes

Marry Me Chicken is creamy, juicy, and full of flavor, often dubbed irresistible enough to inspire a marriage proposal!
Ensure not to overcrowd the pan while browning chicken to achieve a perfect golden crust.
Adjust chili flakes to your preferred spice level for a milder or spicier sauce.
This dish can be served over pasta, rice, or even mashed potatoes for a comforting meal.
Use fresh herbs like basil to elevate the flavor and presentation just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 447 kcal
Sugar: 3 g
Sodium: 601 mg
Fat: 30 g
Saturated Fat: 15 g
Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
Trans Fat: 1 g
Carbohydrates: 13 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 31 g
Cholesterol: 147 mg