Marry Me Chicken

Name: Marry Me Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded even; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper, cracked; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tbsp olive oil; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup chicken broth; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated; 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes; 4 leaves fresh basil, torn

Seared chicken breasts simmered in a creamy sun-dried tomato and parmesan sauce, the perennial viral skillet dinner people swear will get you a proposal.

35 minMediumServes 4560 cal/serving

ItalianDinnerStovetopStandardHigh ProteinLow CarbNut-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded even
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, cracked
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
4 leaves fresh basil, torn

Instructions

1

Season the 2 lbs pounded even boneless skinless chicken breasts on both sides with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper, then dust lightly with 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, shaking off any excess.
2

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear for 5 to 6 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165F. Transfer to a plate and tent with foil.
3

Lower the heat to medium, add 4 cloves minced garlic to the skillet, and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4

Pour in 1 cup chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
5

Stir in 1 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes, 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning, and 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes. Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly thickened.
6

Whisk in 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce is smooth.
7

Return the chicken and any accumulated juices to the skillet, spooning sauce over the top. Simmer for 2 more minutes to warm through.
8

Scatter 4 leaves torn fresh basil over the top and serve the chicken with the sauce spooned generously over each piece.

Questions

Can I make Marry Me Chicken dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated. Swap the cream for full-fat coconut milk or an oat cooking cream; the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Marry Me Chicken gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1/4 cup all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Marry Me Chicken keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Marry Me Chicken?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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