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Marry Me Chicken

Marry Me Chicken

JC Phelps
My Marry Me Chicken is a creamy, flavorful chicken dish with sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan - perfect for impressing your loved ones!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 366 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 chicken breasts cut in half lengthwise
  • 1 c. broth chicken or vegetable
  • 4 tbsp. grated Parmesan
  • 6-7 slices sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1 c. heavy cream
  • 2 tsp. minced garlic
  • 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 tbsp. butter
  • ⅔ tsp. salt
  • ⅓ tsp. pepper
  • ½ tsp. dried thyme
  • ½ tsp. dried basil
  • ⅔ tsp. chili flakes

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, mix together the flour, salt, and pepper. Coat each chicken breast piece evenly on both sides with the flour mixture.
  • In a large pan, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat. Fry the chicken breasts on each side for about 5 minutes, or until golden brown. Once cooked, transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
  • In the same pan, add the minced garlic and chili flakes. Stir and cook for about 2 minutes until fragrant. Pour in the broth and add the dried thyme and dried basil. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  • Pour in the heavy cream and stir in the grated Parmesan. Bring the sauce to a gentle boil, stirring continuously for a couple of minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  • Add the chicken fillets back to the pan, along with the chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Simmer the chicken in the sauce for about 15 minutes, turning the fillets every 5 minutes. If the sauce becomes too thick, add a bit more broth or water to reach the desired consistency.

Notes

  • For more even cooking, consider pounding the chicken breasts to an even thickness before cutting them in half. This ensures they cook at the same rate and stay tender.
  • When frying the chicken, avoid overcrowding the pan. Fry in batches if necessary to ensure each piece gets a nice golden-brown crust.
  • After cooking, let the chicken rest in the sauce for a few minutes off the heat. This allows the flavors to meld and the chicken to absorb more of the sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 366kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 29gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 126mgSodium: 698mgPotassium: 554mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 978IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 147mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Marry Me Chicken
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