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Marry Me Chicken Recipe

Marry Me Chicken Recipe

Marry Me Chicken is a quick skillet dinner made with tender chicken cutlets in a creamy parmesan and sun dried tomato sauce. It is rich, flavorful, and ready in about 25 minutes.
This is a perfect weeknight meal when you want something comforting that still feels a little special.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 447
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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
  • 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

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Tongs
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Season the chicken cutlets with salt and pepper. Dredge each piece in flour and shake off any extra.
  2. Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Swirl the pan so the oil and butter coat the bottom evenly.
  3. Add the chicken to the skillet. Do not overcrowd the pan. Cook in batches if needed. Brown the chicken for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate, cover, and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, sauté the garlic for about 1 minute, just until fragrant. Pour in the chicken stock and scrape the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon to loosen any browned bits.
  5. Lower the heat to medium low. Add the heavy cream and grated parmesan cheese. Let the sauce gently simmer for a few minutes. Stir in the chili flakes, thyme, and oregano.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add the chopped sundried tomatoes. Return the chicken to the skillet and let everything simmer together for a few more minutes, until the sauce thickens and the chicken is coated.
  7. Garnish with fresh basil and serve warm over pasta or rice.

Notes

This is one of those dishes that feels like a small celebration at the table. It’s rich, satisfying, and simple enough to make anytime you want something a little extra special without the extra effort.