Description
Marry Me Chicken is a luscious and creamy skillet dish featuring tender chicken cutlets simmered in a rich sauce made with garlic, heavy cream, parmesan cheese, chili flakes, and sun-dried tomatoes, garnished with fresh basil. This flavorful meal pairs beautifully with pasta or rice and is known for its comforting, indulgent taste that’s perfect for a special dinner.
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
For Cooking
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Sauce
- 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 Dredge Chicken: Season the chicken cutlets with salt and black pepper. Dredge each piece in the all-purpose flour, shaking off any excess to ensure an even coating.
- Brown the Chicken: Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the butter has melted and the pan is evenly coated, add the chicken cutlets in batches to avoid overcrowding. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and cover to keep warm.
- Sauté Garlic and Deglaze: In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for about one minute until fragrant. Pour in the chicken stock and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any brown bits stuck to the pan, deglazing to enrich the sauce.
- Add Cream and Cheese: Reduce heat to medium-low, then stir in the heavy cream and grated parmesan cheese. Allow the sauce to simmer gently for a couple of minutes, promoting thickening and melding of flavors.
- Season the Sauce: Add chili flakes, thyme, and oregano to the sauce, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Incorporate the chopped sundried tomatoes to add depth and richness.
- Simmer with Chicken: Return the chicken cutlets to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Let everything simmer together for a few minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and the chicken is fully coated and warmed through.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle freshly chopped basil leaves atop the dish just before serving. Present warm over your choice of pasta or rice for a satisfying meal.
Notes
- Marry Me Chicken is richly creamy and bursting with flavor, making it a perfect dish to impress at a special dinner.
- Its name alludes to how delicious and comforting this chicken recipe is – reportedly enough to inspire a proposal!
- Work in batches when browning the chicken to ensure even cooking and a golden crust.
- Use fresh herbs and quality parmesan for the best overall flavor in the sauce.
- Serve immediately with pasta or rice to soak up the delicious sauce.
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
