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Marry Me Chicken
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Marry Me Chicken

This dish is everything you want in a comfort meal: creamy, rich, and full of flavor, with tender chicken in a silky garlic-Parmesan sauce. Tangy sun-dried tomatoes and herbs take it over the top, making it restaurant-worthy yet easy enough for weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
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Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 447
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Chicken
  • Chicken breasts slice them into thin cutlets for quicker, even cooking
  • Plain flour
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Olive oil
  • Butter
  • These create a light crispy crust that holds up beautifully under the creamy sauce.
  • For the Creamy Sauce
  • Garlic freshly chopped for best flavor
  • Chicken stock adds savory depth
  • Heavy cream use full-fat cream only for a thick, rich texture
  • Grated Parmesan cheese grating it yourself gives better melt and flavor
  • Sun-dried tomato paste or chopped sun-dried tomatoes the star of the dish
  • Herbs and Seasonings
  • Dried thyme
  • Dried oregano
  • Chili flakes optional for a little heat
  • Fresh basil roughly chopped for garnish

Method
 

  1. Slice chicken breasts into thin cutlets, pat dry, season with salt and pepper, and dredge in flour. Shake off excess.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken 4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  3. Lower heat slightly, add garlic (and a spoonful of sun‑dried tomato oil if available) to the skillet and sauté until fragrant.
  4. Pour in chicken stock and scrape up browned bits with a wooden spoon.
  5. Reduce heat to low. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until sauce is smooth and thickened.
  6. Add sun‑dried tomatoes or paste, dried thyme, oregano, and chili flakes. Stir to combine.
  7. Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over each piece, and simmer a few minutes until sauce thickens and clings.
  8. Turn off heat, garnish with chopped fresh basil, and serve immediately with your choice of sides.

Notes

  • Calories: 447 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 13 g
  • Protein: 31 g
  • Fat: 30 g
  • Saturated Fat: 15 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat: 11 g
  • Trans Fat: 1 g
  • Cholesterol: 147 mg
  • Sodium: 601 mg
  • Potassium: 749 mg
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Vitamin A: 1019 IU
  • Vitamin C: 5 mg
  • Calcium: 154 mg
  • Iron: 2 mg