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Marry Me Chicken

October 18, 2023 • 0 comments

Marry Me Chicken
Marry Me Chicken is creamy, juicy, and full of flavor! It’s said that this chicken dinner is so good that if you make it for your partner, a marriage proposal will be his next question. This creamy chicken is also family-friendly, and definitely a crowd-pleaser! All you need to make this wonderful dish is just a few ingredients and half an hour from your time.
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  • Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • (3) Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • (3 - sliced lengthwise into cutlets) Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp ground black pepper
  • 6 TBS all-purpose flour
  • 2 TBS olive oil
  • 2 TBS unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tsp chili flakes
  • ¼ tsp oregano
  • ¼ tsp thyme
  • ⅓ cup sundried tomatoes chopped
  • 1 TBS fresh basil leaves

Directions

  1. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour and shake off any excess.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and melt the butter on medium heat. Swirl pan to coat with oil and butter evenly.
  3. Brown the chicken (do not overcrowd and work in batches if needed) for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer onto a plate, cover, and set aside.
  4. Sautee the garlic for a minute or until it's fragrant. Add the chicken stock, and deglaze the pan scraping any bits stuck to the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon.
  5. Adjust the heat to medium-low, and add the heavy cream and the parmesan cheese to the skillet. Allow the sauce to simmer for a couple of minutes, then season with chili flakes, thyme, and oregano.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to your taste, add the sundried tomatoes then put the chicken back in the sauce and let the sauce simmer and thicken for a few more minutes.
  7. Garnish with chopped fresh basil leaves and serve warm over pasta or rice.

Notes:

  • To slice chicken breasts into thin cutlets: Place a chicken breast down flat on a cutting board. Hold one hand flat on top of the breast, and use a sharp knife to cut the breast in half, parallel to the cutting board. 
  • Typically, that is all you need to do! The cutlets should be about ¼ inch in thickness. If they are thicker than that, use a meat mallet to pound them down thinner.
  • Boneless and skinless chicken thighs can be used in place of chicken breasts, but keep in mind that they take longer to cook.
  • When sauteing the garlic, add a little bit of sundried tomato oil for more flavor.
  • Do not use half and half/single cream as that won’t thicken the sauce enough.
  • Fresh parmesan cheese is recommended as it is more flavorful and melts well in sauces.

Recipe from: littlesunnykitchen.com

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