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Creamy chicken thighs with herbs and spices in a savory sauce, garnished with fresh parsley leaves.

Marry Me Chicken

This culinary masterpiece blends succulent chicken breasts with a luscious creamy sauce, creating a symphony of flavors that's perfect for special occasions or any day you want to elevate your dinner experience.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: Chicken, creamy, Marry me chicken
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 341kcal
Author: Lola Jay

Ingredients

  • 3 large chicken breasts boneless and skinless sliced lengthwise into thin cutlets
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup flour
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese grated
  • ½ teaspoon chili flakes
  • 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning one for chicken seasoning and one for sauce
  • 2 teaspoon onion powder or trader joes onion salt blend
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ⅓ cup sundried tomatoes chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves
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Instructions

  • Slice your chicken breasts in half.
    Person slicing raw chicken breasts on a cutting board with knife, wearing gloves for hygiene.
  • Then cover with plastic wrap and thin out with a mallet.
    Flattened chicken breasts covered in plastic wrap being tenderized on a cutting board.
  • Season your chicken with a dash of olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon black pepper and ½ teaspoon chili flakes.
    Raw chicken breasts seasoned with spices on a cutting board, with a gloved hand applying seasoning for cooking.
  • Prepare your flour in a bowl and add in 1 teaspoon of garlic powder. Dip your chicken in the flour and shake off the excess.
    Hand coating chicken fillets in flour on a white plate for frying on a wooden countertop.
  • Add in 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 2 tablespoon of the oil from your sun-dried tomatoes to your pan. Heat well before adding in your chicken.
    Yellow liquid with herbs in a white bowl on a wooden surface, perfect for cooking recipes and food preparation.
  • Add in your chicken breast and brown for about 4 minutes until golden.
    Floured chicken breast in oil with spices in a white pan, ready for cooking.
  • Flip over and repeat on the other side. Then, remove your chicken and the excess oil from your pan.
    Golden-seared fish fillets seasoned with herbs and spices, served in a savory garlic butter sauce.
  • Add in your butter and sauté your onions until aromatic. Then add in your garlic and sauté for a minute.
    Sautéing garlic and onion in a pan, perfect start for a flavorful dish.
  • Add in your chicken stock and heavy cream and combine.
    Cream being poured into a pot of simmering broth, combining ingredients for a savory soup or sauce recipe.
  • Grate in your parmesan cheese and stir until fully combined.
    Grating cheese into a steaming pot of risotto on a wooden table, ready to enjoy.
  • Add in your 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, and your sun-dried tomatoes. Simmer for a few minutes until the sauce has thickened a bit.
    Creamy sauce with herbs being stirred in a pan, perfect for pasta or chicken dishes. Cooking close-up.
  • Add in your chicken and let simmer on low until the chicken is fully cooked.
    Creamy chicken breast fillets cooking in a white sauce with herbs in a white skillet, perfect for a delicious dinner.
  • Top with your fresh basil and serve!
    Creamy garlic chicken with herbs and sun-dried tomatoes in a skillet. Perfect savory dinner recipe.

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Nutrition

Calories: 341kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 119mg | Sodium: 513mg | Potassium: 451mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1042IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 121mg | Iron: 1mg