Description
Marry Me Chicken is a luscious and flavorful dish featuring juicy chicken cutlets cooked in a creamy, cheesy sauce infused with garlic, sundried tomatoes, and herbs. This recipe promises a rich and comforting meal that’s perfect for serving over pasta or rice, making it a favorite for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
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 Fats
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Sauce and Flavorings
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 cup heavy cream (double cream in the UK)
- ½ cup parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- ¼ teaspoon oregano
- ¼ teaspoon thyme
- ⅓ cup sundried tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Season and Flour the Chicken: Season the chicken cutlets with salt and pepper, then dredge them lightly in the all-purpose flour, shaking off any excess to ensure an even coating without clumps.
- Heat the Fat: In a large skillet, warm the olive oil and melt the butter over medium heat. Swirl the pan to coat it evenly with the mixture, preparing it for browning the chicken.
- Brown the Chicken: Add the chicken cutlets to the skillet without overcrowding; work in batches if necessary. Cook each side for 4-5 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer the browned chicken to a plate, cover it to keep warm, and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic and Deglaze: In the same pan, sauté the minced garlic for about one minute or until fragrant, being careful not to burn it. Pour in the chicken stock to deglaze the pan, scraping the bottom with a wooden spoon to lift any browned bits, enhancing the sauce’s flavor.
- Make Creamy Sauce: Lower the heat to medium-low and add the heavy cream along with the grated parmesan cheese to the skillet. Simmer the sauce gently for a couple of minutes until it begins to thicken. Season with chili flakes, oregano, and thyme to infuse additional flavor.
- Combine and Simmer: Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper as desired. Stir in the chopped sundried tomatoes, then return the chicken cutlets to the skillet. Let everything simmer together for a few minutes to allow the sauce to thicken further and the flavors to meld.
- Garnish and Serve: Finish by garnishing the dish with fresh basil leaves. Serve the creamy Marry Me Chicken warm over your choice of pasta or rice for a complete and satisfying meal.
Notes
- Marry Me Chicken is creamy, juicy, and full of flavor! It’s said that this chicken dinner is so good that if you cook it for your partner, he will propose to you! Yes, it’s THAT amazing!
- This dish pairs wonderfully with pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a lighter cream variant, though it may affect the richness.
- To intensify the heat, increase chili flakes according to your spice preference.
- Use fresh herbs if available for the best aromatic flavor.
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
