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Marry Me Chicken Recipe
Description
While it's hard to trace the exact origins of the dish, Marry Me Chicken really is so good that it'll make anyone you serve it to proclaim, "Marry me!" Whether you're seeking matrimony or not, you'll want to add this creamy one-skillet chicken dinner to your weeknight repertoire.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt, more to taste
- 4 chicken breast cutlets (1 to 1 1/2 pounds)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced or finely grated
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste, more for garnish
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Directions
- Gather the ingredients.
- Stir together 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour and 1/2 teaspoon fine salt in a shallow bowl or plate. Lightly dredge each side of 4 chicken breast cutlets (1 to 1 1/2 pounds) in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to the hot pan and heat until it shimmers. Add the cutlets in a single layer and cook, undisturbed, until the bottom is golden brown and the chicken releases easily from the pan, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Flip the chicken and brown on the other side until cooked through, 2 to 4 minutes more. (The chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165 at the thickest part of the cutlet.) Remove the chicken to a plate and set aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add 3 cloves garlic, minced. Cook, stirring constantly until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add 1/4 cup dry white wine and scrape any brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Simmer until you can no longer smell alcohol, about 1 minute.
- Add 3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth, 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes, coarsely chopped, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low to maintain a simmer.
- Add 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese a little at a time, stirring after each addition, until all of it is melted. Add 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice and stir to combine. Nestle the chicken into the sauce and simmer until warmed through and the sauce is thickened slightly, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Taste the sauce for seasoning and adjust as needed. Serve garnished with 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes, if desired.