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Marry Me Chicken

Marry Me Chicken

This creamy Marry Me Chicken is full of flavor from sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and Parmesan. Perfect for weeknights or a romantic dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 590 kcal

Equipment

  • skillet
  • freezer bag
  • whisk

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Seasoning

  • 2 pieces chicken breasts
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.125 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 0.25 cup all-purpose flour

Cooking Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil divided
  • 2 tablespoon butter divided
  • 0.5 cup onion julienned
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1.5 teaspoon Italian herb blend
  • 0.5 tablespoon fresh parsley minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream room temperature
  • 0.25 cup sun-dried tomatoes diced
  • 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil torn
  • 0.5 box rigatoni cooked

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Place the chicken into a heavy-duty freezer bag or between two sheets of plastic wrap. Tenderize the chicken, pounding it thin until it’s about ½ inch thick.
  • Rub all sides of the chicken with salt and pepper and then sprinkle with the flour until completely covered.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet on medium heat and brown chicken on both sides for 6-8 minutes. Once the internal temperature reaches 165℉, remove the chicken from the pan and let it rest.
  • Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the pan, plus 1 tablespoon butter, sliced onions, and minced garlic. Sauté until onions are softening and turning golden brown.
  • Add all herbs (except fresh basil) and deglaze the pan with chicken broth, whisking up all of the bits from the bottom of the pan. Turn heat to medium-low and let it come to a gentle simmer.
  • Add heavy cream and sun-dried tomatoes, whisking to combine. Let it simmer on medium-low heat, whisking occasionally until the sauce reduces to a gravy-like consistency.
  • Then, add grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil. Whisk to combine. You’ll notice the sauce will really begin to thicken with the addition of the cheese. Once the cheese is melted, just a minute later, turn off the heat.
  • Return cooked chicken breasts to the hot pan, spooning the sauce over the breasts. Serve over the cooked pasta!

Notes

This dish is ideal for a romantic dinner or a fancy weeknight meal.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 590kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 42gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 21gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 165mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 280mgIron: 3mg
Keyword chicken recipe, creamy chicken, marry me chicken, pasta, Weeknight Dinner
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