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Marry Me Chicken Recipe

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Marry Me Chicken is a creamy, flavorful skillet dish featuring tender chicken cutlets seared to golden perfection and simmered in a rich sauce made with garlic, Parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, and a touch of chili flakes. This comforting meal is garnished with fresh basil and pairs wonderfully with pasta or rice.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 3 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced lengthwise into thin cutlets)
  • Kosher salt and black pepper (to taste)
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour

For Cooking

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Sauce

  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/3 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes

Garnish

  • Fresh basil leaves (chopped, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Season chicken: Season the chicken cutlets well with kosher salt and black pepper on both sides to enhance their flavor.
  2. Dredge chicken: Lightly coat each chicken cutlet in all-purpose flour, shaking off any excess flour before cooking to ensure a nice crust.
  3. Sear chicken: Heat olive oil and unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the floured chicken cutlets and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
  4. Sauté garlic: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, stirring continuously until fragrant but not browned.
  5. Deglaze skillet: Pour in the chicken stock, scraping up any browned bits stuck to the bottom of the skillet to incorporate extra flavor into the sauce.
  6. Simmer sauce: Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in the heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and grated Parmesan cheese. Add chili flakes and Italian seasoning, then let the sauce simmer gently for a couple of minutes until it begins to thicken.
  7. Combine chicken and sauce: Return the seared chicken cutlets to the skillet along with the chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Simmer until the sauce thickens further and the chicken is heated through.
  8. Garnish and serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh basil leaves on top before serving. Serve this creamy Marry Me Chicken warm over your choice of pasta or rice.

Notes

  • Use thinly sliced chicken cutlets for quick and even cooking.
  • Adjust chili flakes to your preferred spice level.
  • Sun-dried tomatoes add a sweet and tangy depth; swap with roasted red peppers if preferred.
  • Serve with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
  • Can be made ahead and reheated gently on stovetop.

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