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    Marry Me Chicken

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    Marry me chicken is an incredibly easy one skillet meal that's quick enough to make for dinner any day of the week! Thinly sliced chicken breast is covered with a creamy Parmesan and sun-dried tomato sauce that is so delicious you'll want to get down on one knee in front of whoever cooked it. Next time you're trying to plan dinner, give marry me chicken a try and watch your family savor every bite!

    Chicken With Sun Dried Tomatoes

    Once you try marry me chicken, it will become abundantly clear where the dish got its name. It's almost impossible to believe that a recipe this simple can have so much flavor!

    This is a one-pan easy chicken dinner that you will definitely want to add to your weekly rotation. A warm helping of marry me chicken makes any day better!

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    Marry me chicken is so delicious you'll want to make it every week!
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    • Chicken With Sun Dried Tomatoes
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪How To Make Marry Me Chicken
    • 💭 Angela's Tips & Recipe Notes
    • 🍗 More Tasty Chicken!
    • 📋 Recipe

    🥘 Ingredients

    None of the ingredients are difficult to find and they are all fairly inexpensive. You could use chicken cutlets instead of pounding out a full chicken breast.

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    • Chicken Breast - 1 ½ pounds of boneless, skinless chicken breast.
    • Salt & Pepper - ¼ teaspoon each, to season the chicken.
    • Olive Oil - 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO).
    • Butter - 3 tablespoons, use a high-fat butter for best results such as European brands like Kerrygold or Plugra.
    • Garlic - ¼ teaspoon of minced garlic.
    • All-Purpose Flour - 3 tablespoons.
    • Chicken Broth - 1 cup.
    • Heavy Cream - ¾ cup.
    • Parmesan - ½ cup, freshly grated.
    • Sun-Dried Tomatoes - ½ cup, drained. You may want to chop your tomatoes into smaller pieces, based on your personal preferences.
    • Italian Seasoning - 1 ½ teaspoons.
    • Fresh Basil (optional) - For garnish.

    *Be sure to see the recipe card below for ingredients, amounts & instructions!*

    🔪How To Make Marry Me Chicken

    This recipe is so simple, you can make it all in one skillet. You will also need a knife or meat mallet and a whisk.

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    1. Thin out the chicken. Slice or pound 1 ½ pounds of chicken breasts so that they are thinner and will cook more evenly. Combine ½ a teaspoon of salt with ¼ teaspoon of pepper and season the chicken breasts on both sides.
    2. Cook. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Once hot, add the chicken breasts and cook for 5 minutes on each side, or until it is just under fully cooked(the chicken will cook more later). Set aside.
    3. Saute. Add 3 tablespoons of butter to the same skillet. Once it has melted, add the 2 teaspoons of minced garlic and saute for 30 seconds or just until fragrant. Then, mix in 3 tablespoons of flour and continue to mix until a paste is formed. Cook this roux to get rid of the flour taste, stirring for a minute or two.
    4. Make sauce. Whisk in 1 cup of chicken broth, ¾ cup heavy cream, and ½ a cup of grated Parmesan cheese. Continue whisking until thoroughly combined, then stir in ½ cup of sun-dried tomatoes and 1 ½ teaspoons of Italian seasoning. Taste sauce and add salt & pepper if necessary.
    5. Simmer. Let the sauce simmer until thickened, usually about 3-4 minutes. Then, return the chicken to the skillet and reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer for 10 minutes.
    6. Serve. Remove from heat, garnish with chopped parsley or fresh basil if desired, and serve immediately.
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    Marry me chicken is incredible when served over some buttered noodles or white rice. You could also try some crusty garlic bread to soak up all the creamy sauce. Enjoy!

    💭 Angela's Tips & Recipe Notes

    • The fresh basil is optional but it is an ideal addition as it adds a lovely flavor.
    • The thinner the chicken, the faster it cooks. When the juices run clear and it has a minimum internal temperature of 165° F (74°C), it's ready.
    • Storing: Leftover marry me chicken should be kept in a shallow airtight container and refrigerated for 3 days. It does not freeze well. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop over medium heat, just until the chicken is heated through.
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    🍗 More Tasty Chicken!

    • Cracker Barrel Grilled Chicken Tenders
    • Chicken Marsala
    • Mushroom Swiss Chicken
    • Air Fryer Chicken Thighs
    • Baked Huli Huli Chicken
    • Cream Cheese Chicken

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    Marry Me Chicken

    Marry me chicken is an incredibly easy one skillet meal that's quick enough to make for dinner any day of the week! Thinly sliced chicken breast is covered with a creamy Parmesan and sun-dried tomato sauce that is so delicious you'll want to get down on one knee in front of whoever cooked it. Next time you're trying to plan dinner, give marry me chicken a try and watch your family savor every bite!
    Author | Angela
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 565kcal
    Prep 10 minutes
    Cooking 25 minutes
    Total Time 35 minutes
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    Ingredients
     

    • 1 ½ lbs chicken breast (boneless, skinless)
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon pepper
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin)
    • 3 tablespoon butter
    • 2 teaspoon garlic (minced)
    • 3 tablespoon all-purpose flour
    • 1 cup chicken broth
    • ¾ cup heavy cream
    • ½ cup Parmesan (grated)
    • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (drained)
    • 1 ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • fresh basil (optional, for garnish)

    Instructions

    • Slice or pound the chicken breasts so that they are thinner and will cook more evenly. Then, season each side of the chicken with salt and pepper.
      1 ½ lbs chicken breast, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper
    • Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Once hot, add the chicken and cook for 5 minutes on each side, or until it is just almost fully cooked (the chicken will cook more later). Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
      1 tablespoon olive oil
    • Add butter to the same skillet. Once it has melted, add the garlic and saute for 30 seconds or just until fragrant. Add the flour and mix until a paste is formed.
      3 tablespoon butter, 2 teaspoon garlic, 3 tablespoon all-purpose flour
    • Whisk in the chicken broth, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. Continue whisking until thoroughly combined, then stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and Italian seasoning. Taste sauce and add salt & pepper if necessary.
      1 cup chicken broth, ¾ cup heavy cream, ½ cup Parmesan, 1 ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning, ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes
    • Simmer the sauce until thickened, about 3-4 minutes. Then, return the chicken to the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes.
    • Serve over warm pasta or white rice and garnish with fresh basil, if desired.
      fresh basil

    Equipment You May Need

    Chef's Knife
    Skillet
    Silicone Whisk

    Notes

    • The fresh basil is optional but it is an ideal addition as it adds a lovely flavor.
    • The thinner the chicken, the faster it cooks. When the juices run clear and it has a minimum internal temperature of 165° F (74°C), it's ready.
    • Storing: Leftover marry me chicken should be kept in a shallow airtight container and refrigerated for 3 days. It does not freeze well. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop over medium heat, just until the chicken is heated through.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 565kcal (28%) | Carbohydrates: 15g (5%) | Protein: 45g (90%) | Fat: 36g (55%) | Saturated Fat: 19g (119%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 192mg (64%) | Sodium: 1001mg (44%) | Potassium: 1191mg (34%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 7g (8%) | Vitamin A: 1202IU (24%) | Vitamin C: 8mg (10%) | Calcium: 222mg (22%) | Iron: 3mg (17%)
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    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American

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    Angela @ BakeItWithLove.com

    Angela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma's kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love!

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