Description
Marry Me Chicken is a delightful and creamy skillet dish featuring tender chicken cutlets seared to golden perfection and simmered in a rich sauce of heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and sundried tomatoes. This flavorful meal comes together quickly in about 30 minutes, making it a perfect weeknight dinner option that feels indulgent yet easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 large chicken breasts, sliced into thin cutlets
Dredging Mix
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Cooking Fat
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
Sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup sundried tomatoes, chopped
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
Garnish
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken cutlets: Slice the chicken breasts into thin cutlets to ensure quick and even cooking.
- Dredge the chicken: In a shallow dish, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, and black pepper. Coat each chicken cutlet in this mixture, shaking off any excess flour.
- Heat the fats: Warm the olive oil and butter together in a large skillet over medium heat, creating a flavorful base for searing.
- Sear the chicken: Place the chicken cutlets into the hot skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until they develop a golden-brown crust. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside to prevent overcooking.
- Sauté the garlic: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds. This infuses the oil with aromatic flavor.
- Deglaze the pan: Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits stuck to the bottom of the skillet. This adds depth to the sauce.
- Add the cream and seasonings: Stir in the heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, dried oregano, and dried thyme. Simmer gently for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Add sundried tomatoes and return chicken: Mix in the chopped sundried tomatoes, then nestle the seared chicken back into the skillet.
- Simmer to finish cooking: Let everything simmer together for an additional 5 minutes so the chicken absorbs the delicious flavors of the sauce.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle fresh basil over the top and serve the dish over your choice of pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
Notes
- You can adjust the red pepper flakes to control the spiciness of the dish.
- Using thin cutlets helps the chicken cook faster and more evenly.
- Sundried tomatoes add a sweet and tangy complexity but can be substituted with sun-dried tomato paste if needed.
- Serve with pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes to complement the creamy sauce.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream, keeping in mind the sauce will be less rich.
- Fresh basil adds a bright, fresh note; you can substitute with fresh parsley if desired.
