Description
Marry Me Chicken is a creamy, flavorful skillet chicken dish featuring tender cutlets simmered in a rich sauce of heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and aromatic herbs. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for an impressive yet simple weeknight meal.
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
Cooking Fat
- 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 the chicken: Slice the chicken breasts into thin cutlets to ensure quick and even cooking.
- Dredge the chicken: In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, and black pepper. Coat each chicken cutlet with the flour mixture, shaking off any excess to avoid clumps.
- Heat the skillet: Place a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil and butter. Allow the butter to melt and combine with the oil to create a flavorful cooking base.
- Sear the chicken: Add the floured chicken cutlets to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté garlic: In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, taking care not to burn it.
- Deglaze the pan: Pour in the chicken broth and use a spatula to scrape up any browned bits stuck to the bottom of the pan. This adds rich flavor to the sauce.
- Make the sauce: Stir in the heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, dried oregano, and dried thyme. Allow the sauce to simmer for 3-5 minutes until it thickens slightly and becomes creamy.
- Add tomatoes and chicken: Mix in the chopped sundried tomatoes, then return the seared chicken cutlets back into the skillet, coating them with the sauce.
- Simmer together: Let the chicken simmer in the sauce for an additional 5 minutes so the flavors meld and the chicken absorbs the sauce.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle freshly chopped basil over the chicken and serve the dish hot, ideally over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
Notes
- Adjust red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level.
- For best flavor, use freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil can add extra richness but drain well before chopping.
- Leftover chicken can be refrigerated for up to 3 days; reheat gently to avoid drying out.
- This dish pairs well with creamy mashed potatoes or al dente pasta for a hearty meal.
