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High-Protein Marry Me Chicken Recipe

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This High-Protein Marry Me Chicken recipe features tender chicken cutlets smothered in a creamy, flavorful sauce made from chicken bone broth, cottage cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan. Cooked in a skillet and finished with fresh basil, this dish combines richness and fresh herbaceous notes for a satisfying, protein-packed meal perfect for weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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Sauce Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup chicken bone broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup whole milk cottage cheese
  • 2 tbsp chopped sun-dried tomatoes (from about 4 tomato halves)
  • 2 tbsp finely grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
  • 1 tsp tomato paste
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Chicken Ingredients

  • 4 (6-oz.) boneless, skinless chicken cutlets
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn, plus more for serving

Instructions

  1. Make the sauce: In a blender, combine chicken bone broth, heavy cream, cottage cheese, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, finely grated Parmesan, and tomato paste. Blend until smooth and well incorporated. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  2. Prepare the chicken: Pat the chicken cutlets dry on both sides with paper towels. Season both sides with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Sprinkle all-purpose flour and Italian seasoning evenly over the chicken, pressing gently with your fingers so the flour mixture adheres to the surface.
  3. Brown the chicken: Heat extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add the chicken cutlets, working in batches if necessary to avoid crowding. Cook until golden brown on the first side, about 5 minutes, then flip and cook the other side another 5 minutes. Once browned and cooked through, transfer the chicken to a plate and let it rest for 5 minutes.
  4. Sauté aromatics: In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium-low and melt the unsalted butter. Add the finely chopped garlic and crushed red pepper flakes, stirring and scraping up any browned bits on the bottom of the skillet. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Simmer chicken in sauce: Return the rested chicken cutlets and any accumulated juices to the skillet. Pour the blended sauce over the chicken. Add torn fresh basil leaves. Cook on medium-low heat, occasionally spooning sauce over the chicken, until the sauce slightly thickens, about 5 to 7 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper as needed.
  6. Serve: Divide the chicken cutlets among plates. Top each serving with additional grated Parmesan cheese and extra fresh basil leaves for garnish. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Using bone broth and cottage cheese boosts the protein content while keeping the sauce creamy and rich.
  • If sun-dried tomatoes are oil-packed, drain them before chopping to avoid excess oil in the sauce.
  • You can substitute fresh tomatoes in season, but sun-dried add a concentrated flavor.
  • To keep the chicken cutlets tender, avoid overcooking and let them rest before serving.
  • This dish pairs well with steamed vegetables, rice, or a fresh green salad.
  • For a lower-fat version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream and low-fat cottage cheese.

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