Marry Me Chicken

Marry Me Chicken is a creamy and flavorful dish that will impress your partner, potentially leading to marriage proposals.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 447 kcal

Equipment

skillet
Kitchen tongs
spatula

Ingredients

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 50 grams
2 tablespoons olive oil 30 ml
2 tablespoons unsalted butter 28 grams
3 cloves garlic minced
1 cup chicken stock 240 ml
1 cup heavy cream 240 ml (double cream in the UK)
½ cup parmesan cheese grated, 43 grams
1 teaspoon chili flakes
¼ teaspoon oregano
¼ teaspoon thyme
⅓ cup sundried tomatoes chopped
1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves

Instructions

Season chicken with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour and shake off any excess.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil and melt the butter on medium heat. Swirl pan to coat with oil and butter evenly.
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.
Saute 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.
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.
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.
Garnish with chopped fresh basil leaves and serve warm over pasta or rice.

Notes

Chicken cutlets are available in most supermarkets, but you can slice a chicken breast in half for the same result. Boneless and skinless chicken thighs can be used as an alternative, but will take longer to cook. For added flavor, consider adding a little bit of sundried tomato oil when sautéing the garlic. Store leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or in the oven adding a splash of water to thin out the sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 447kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 31gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 147mgSodium: 601mgPotassium: 749mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1019IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 154mgIron: 2mg

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