Marry Me Chicken
Marry Me Chicken is a delicious and creamy dish perfect for a romantic dinner or family meal, featuring tender chicken in a creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and herbs.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 3 medium boneless and skinless chicken breasts (cut in half horizontally to make 6 fillets) Can use chicken thighs as a substitute.
- Salt and ground pepper As needed for seasoning.
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour Gluten-free flour can be used as a substitute.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
For the Sauce
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup chicken stock or broth
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream For extra creaminess, more can be added.
- 3/4 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese Fresh herbs recommended for best flavor.
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes Adjust to taste for desired spiciness.
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 5 ounces jarred sun-dried tomato strips (drained)
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves To garnish.
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano or parsley To garnish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper on both sides. Dredge the chicken in flour and shake off any excess.
Cooking
- Heat the olive oil and melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 6-8 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and golden brown. Do this in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Once cooked, transfer the chicken to a plate, cover, and set aside.
- In the same skillet, cook the minced garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
- Pour in the chicken stock to deglaze the pan, scraping up any brown bits stuck to the bottom with a wooden spatula.
- Reduce the heat to low-medium, add the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally. Season with Italian seasoning, chili flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Add the sun-dried tomatoes and cook for a couple of minutes or until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Return the chicken back into the skillet and garnish with fresh basil and oregano leaves.
- Serve over pasta, steamed veggies, or rice.
Notes
Best served warm. You can also pair it with a side of salad and fresh bread. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.