Description
Marry Me Chicken is a creamy, flavorful skillet chicken dish featuring tender chicken cutlets simmered in a rich sauce made with garlic, chicken broth, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes, finished with fragrant herbs and a hint of spice. Perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner served over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 large chicken breasts, sliced into thin cutlets
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (for dredging)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 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 chicken cutlets: Slice the chicken breasts into thin cutlets for even cooking and better absorption of flavors.
- Dredge chicken: In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, and black pepper. Coat each chicken cutlet in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess to ensure a light crust when seared.
- Heat skillet: Warm olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat until the butter is melted and the oil is hot.
- Sear chicken: Place the chicken cutlets in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside to keep warm.
- Sauté garlic: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Deglaze pan: Pour in the chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up all the browned bits stuck to the bottom, which adds deep flavor to the sauce.
- Add cream and cheese: Stir in the heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, dried oregano, and dried thyme. Let the sauce simmer gently for 3-5 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Add sundried tomatoes and chicken: Mix in the chopped sundried tomatoes, then return the seared chicken cutlets to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce.
- Simmer and infuse: Allow the chicken to simmer in the sauce for about 5 minutes so it can absorb the rich flavors and warm through.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle fresh basil leaves over the dish just before serving. Serve this delicious Marry Me Chicken over your choice of pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
Notes
- For a spicier version, increase the amount of red pepper flakes to taste.
- If you prefer a lighter sauce, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream.
- Sundried tomatoes packed in oil can be drained or used as-is for extra richness.
- Use fresh herbs if available for a brighter flavor instead of dried oregano and thyme.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with a side of sautéed greens or roasted vegetables.
