Marry Me Chicken
Marry Me Chicken is a delicious creamy chicken dish that is sure to impress anyone at the dinner table. Perfectly seasoned and rich in flavor.
Equipment
- skillet
Ingredients
- 3 large chicken breasts boneless and skinless, sliced lengthwise into thin cutlets
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 cup heavy cream double cream in the UK
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- ¼ teaspoon oregano
- ¼ teaspoon thyme
- ⅓ cup sundried tomatoes chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour and shake off any excess.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and melt the butter on medium heat. Swirl pan to coat with oil and butter evenly.
- 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.
- Saute the garlic for a minute or until it's fragrant. Add the chicken stock, and deglaze the pan scraping any bits stuck to the bottom of the pan.
- Adjust the heat to medium-low, and add the heavy cream and parmesan cheese to the skillet. Allow the sauce to simmer for a couple of minutes, then season with chili flakes, thyme, and oregano.
- Season with salt and pepper to your taste, add the sundried tomatoes then put the chicken back in the sauce and let the sauce simmer and thicken for a few more minutes.
- Garnish with chopped fresh basil leaves and serve warm over pasta or rice.
Notes
Chicken cutlets/steaks are available in most supermarkets. Boneless and skinless chicken thighs can be used in place of chicken breasts. Store leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1plateCalories: 447kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 31gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 147mgSodium: 601mgPotassium: 749mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1019IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 154mgIron: 2mg
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