Description
Marry Me Chicken is a creamy and flavorful dish that will win over your taste buds with its rich sauce and tender chicken. Perfect for a cozy dinner at home or to impress guests with a restaurant-quality meal.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 Chicken Breasts (Sliced in half to make 4 pieces)
- 1/2 cup Flour
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Pepper
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp Paprika
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp Butter
For the Sauce:
- 2 tbsp Garlic (minced)
- 1 cup Chicken Broth
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 cup Parmesan (grated)
- 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
- 1 tsp Oregano
- 1 tsp Thyme
- 1/2 cup Basil (fresh, chopped)
- 1/2 cup Sun Dried Tomatoes
Instructions
- Cut and Coat the Chicken: Slice each chicken breast in half to create four thinner pieces. Coat both sides of the cutlets with a mixture of flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet. Cook the coated chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through.
- Prepare the Sauce: Sauté minced garlic in the skillet. Add chicken broth, heavy cream, parmesan, red pepper flakes, and herbs. Simmer until thickened.
- Finish the Dish: Stir in sun-dried tomatoes. Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer in the sauce for 10 minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with basil and more parmesan. Serve over pasta, rice, or potatoes.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh green salad.
- For a lighter version, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Adjust the red pepper flakes to suit your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: Marry Me Chicken, Creamy Chicken Recipe, Chicken in Cream Sauce
