The deliciousness of this Marry Me Chicken will leave you craving for seconds and thirds. Ready in 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for weeknights or for entertaining. And as the name suggests, this meal could really get you a marriage proposal.
1Tablespooonminced garlicfrom about 4 garlic cloves
1cupchicken stock
⅓cupsun-dried tomatoeschopped
1cupheavy cream
½cupgrated parmesan cheesedivided
1teaspoonItalian seasoning
½teaspoonred pepper flakes
¼cupbasil leavesthinly sliced
Instructions
Season Chicken. Using a very sharp knife, cut each chicken breast horizontally in half. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Sprinkle the salt, pepper, and chicken bouillon powder evenly on both sides of the chicken.
Pan Sear Chicken. Place a 12-inch skillet on medium-high heat. Add the olive oil to the skillet and let it heat up for 2 minutes. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 3 minutes then flip to the other side and cook for another 3 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan.
Saute Garlic. Add the minced garlic to the pan and stir. Let it saute for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Deglaze Pan. Add the chicken stock and stir to deglaze the pan.
Simmer Sauce. Add in the heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, ¼ cup of the parmesan cheese, the Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine. Add the chicken back to the pan. Bring to a simmer and let it simmer for about 5 minutes until the chicken is completely cooked through. Insert a digital meat thermometer into a chicken breast if it registers at least 165°F then the chicken is cooked through.
Add Toppings. Sprinkle on the remaining grated parmesan and the sliced basil leaves.
Serve. Serve with pata, mashed potatoes or rice.
Notes
Chicken. Feel free to use other cuts of chicken light thighs or even drumsticks. Chicken thighs are great because it's hard to overcook them.Skillet. A 12-inch skillet or wide pan (like a cast iron braiser) is best for this recipe if you have one. If you do not have a large skillet and use a smaller skillet, make sure you cook the chicken in batches so you do not overcrowd the pan.Herbs. Instead of the Italian seasoning use, you could use a combination of your favorite herbs. Herbs like thyme or rosemary would work well here. Also, you could use parsley in place of basil.Storage. Store Marry Me Chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Do not freeze as creamy sauces do not freeze well.