Marry Me Chicken | Delish Magazine's Original Recipe
This Marry Me Chicken is one of those dishes that instantly feels like a warm hug. Tender chicken breasts are gently simmered in a rich, creamy Tuscan-style sauce with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and just the right amount of indulgence.
Ingredients
MARRY ME CHICKEN
- 2 large chicken breasts
- salt, pepper
- 1.76 oz (50 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 Tbsp (28 g) olive oil
- 1 oz (28 g) butter
MARRY ME SAUCE
- 3 Garlic Cloves (Chopped)
- 7.75 oz (220 g) chicken broth
- 8.45 oz (240 g) heavy cream
- 1.60 oz (45 g) parmesan cheese (Grated)
- 1 tsp (2 g) red pepper flakes
- 1/4 tsp (0.5 g) Greek oregano
- 1/4 tsp (0.25 g) dried thyme
- 2.12 oz (60 g) Sun dried tomatoes in oil (Sliced)
- Fresh basil leaves (Chopped | To garnish)
Instructions
MARRY ME CHICKEN PREPARATION
- Slice the chicken lengthwise into thin cutlets. Season chicken with salt and pepper.Dredge in all-purpose flour and shake off any excess.2 large chicken breasts, salt, pepper, 1.76 oz all-purpose flour
- In a large skillet, on medium heat, heat the olive oil together with the butter until melted. Swirl pan to coat with oil and butter evenly.2 Tbsp olive oil, 1 oz butter
- Brown the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer onto a plate, cover, and set aside.NOTE: Do not overcrowd and work in batches if needed.
MARRY ME SAUCE PREPARATION
- In the same pan, sauté the garlic for a minute or so, until fragrant.Add the chicken broth and deglaze the pan scraping any bits stuck to the bottom of the pan with a heat proof spatula.3 Garlic Cloves, 7.75 oz chicken broth
- Adjust the heat to medium-low, and add the heavy cream and the grated parmesan cheese to the pan. Allow the sauce to simmer for a couple of minutes, then season with chili flakes, Greek oregano and thyme. Season with salt and pepper to taste.8.45 oz heavy cream, 1.60 oz parmesan cheese, 1 tsp red pepper flakes, 1/4 tsp Greek oregano, 1/4 tsp dried thyme
- Add the sundried tomatoes then put the chicken back in the sauce and let the sauce simmer and thicken for a few more minutes.2.12 oz Sun dried tomatoes in oil
- Once your Marry Me Chicken is ready, taste and season to taste. Garnish with chopped fresh basil leaves and serve warm over pasta or rice. Enjoy & Bon Appétit!Fresh basil leaves
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Nutrition
Calories: 576kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 627mg | Potassium: 766mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1527IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 201mg | Iron: 2mg
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