The Best Marry Me Chicken Recipe: How to Cook

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The Best Marry Me Chicken Recipe: How to Cook

Marry me chicken will become your new favorite chicken recipe! This crowd-pleaser takes chicken breast and marries it with an irresistible parmesan cream sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh basil to top it off. Using thinly sliced chicken breast cutlets, this version of Marry Me Chicken is quick and ready in just 30 minutes. A few cooks have claimed this recipe will win over the heart of anyone its's prepare this for. While I can’t guarantee a marriage proposal, the flavors in the dish are hard to resist!

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Total Time45

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Chicken Breast in Creamy Parmesan Sauce, Creamy Parmesan Chicken Breast with Sun Dried Tomatoes, Marry Me Chicken

Servings: people

Calories: 624kcal

Author: George - U Keep Cooking

Equipment

Large Skillet

Ingredients

Chicken Preparation:

3 Large Chicken Breasts (cut in half, into cutlets) (pounded with meat mallet)
Salt (to taste)
Pepper (to taste)
1 Tsp Onion Powder
5 Tbsp Flour (to dredge)
3 Tbsp Olive Oil
3 Tbsp Butter

Creamy Sauce Instructions:

5 Cloves Garlic (minced)
4 oz Cream Cheese (softened)
1 Tsp Tomato Paste
1/2 Tsp Oregano
1/2 Tsp Dried Basil
1/2 Tsp Red Pepper Chili Flakes (optional)
1/2 Tsp Thyme
1½ Cups Chicken Stock
1½ Cups Heavy Cream
¾ Cup Parmesan Cheese (grated)
1/3 Cup Sundried Tomatoes (chopped)
5 Leaves Fresh Basil (fresh basil) (chopped)

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken:

Season the chicken breasts generously with salt, pepper, and onion powder on both sides.
Dredge the seasoned chicken breasts in flour, shaking off any excess.
In a large skillet or frying pan, heat the olive oil and butter over medium-high heat until the butter is melted and bubbly.
Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and set aside.

Prepare the Creamy Sauce:

In the same skillet or frying pan used to cook the chicken, add tomato paste, minced garlic, dried oregano, basil, red pepper chili flakes (if using), and thyme, cooking for an additional minute to release their flavors.
Add the softened cream cheese and chicken broth to the skillet, stirring until the cream cheese is melted and well combined with the garlic.
Pour in the heavy cream, stirring continuously until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
Add the grated Parmesan cheese and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the sauce, stirring until the cheese is melted and the tomatoes are incorporated.
Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce, and simmer for an additional 5-7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together and the sauce to thicken slightly.

Serve:

Serve the Marry Me Chicken hot, spooning the creamy sauce over the chicken breasts.
Garnish the dish with freshly chopped basil leaves before serving.
Pair the dish with your favorite sides, such as creamy mashed potaoes, pasta, rice, or roasted vegetables, and enjoy the rich and flavorful meal with your loved ones.

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