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Marry Me Chicken

Marry Me Chicken is a delicious dish that impresses with its creamy sauce, juicy chicken, and delightful flavors of sun-dried tomatoes and herbs, perfect for romantic dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, 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 grated Parmesan cheese (43 grams)
  • ⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon thyme

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Season the chicken cutlets with salt and ground black pepper, then dredge each cutlet in flour, ensuring they are well-coated.
Cooking Chicken
  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the butter until melted completely.
  2. Swirl the skillet to cover the bottom with the oil and butter mixture.
  3. Place the chicken cutlets in the skillet, making sure not to overcrowd, and cook each side for about 4-5 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate, cover it, and set aside.
Making the Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, sauté the minced garlic for about one minute until fragrant.
  2. Pour in the chicken stock and deglaze the pan by scraping any browned bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon.
  3. Lower the heat to medium-low and add the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Stir gently and let the sauce simmer for a couple of minutes.
  4. Season with chili flakes, oregano, and thyme, adjusting the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
  5. Add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Let the sauce simmer and thicken for a few more minutes.
Serving
  1. Garnish with freshly chopped basil leaves and serve hot over pasta or rice.

Notes

Make sure to slice the chicken thinly for even cooking. Don’t skip on deglazing the pan; it adds flavor. Adjust the spice level according to your taste. Fresh herbs enhance the dish.