Easy Marry Me Chicken Recipe
This tender and flavorful Marry Me Chicken is a recipe favorite!
Servings: 4
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken cutlets
- ¾ teaspoon salt divided
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- ½ cup sundried tomatoes
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 bunch fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken with ½ teaspoon salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken and cook, in batches if needed, for 3 to 4 minutes per side or until cooked through. Transfer to a plate to keep warm.
- Add the remaining oil and add the garlic, basil, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in the heavy cream, broth, tomato paste, and remaining ¼ teaspoon salt and simmer uncovered until slightly thickened, about 5 to 8 minutes.
- Add the chicken and sundried tomatoes to the pan. Simmer for an additional 3 to 5 minutes or until the chicken is heated through.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese and garnish with additional fresh basil if desired.
Notes
- Replace cutlets with boneless skinless chicken breasts. Starting with the thicker end, cut the chicken in half horizontally with a filet knife before cooking, or pound it with a meat tenderizer until ½ to ¾ inch thick.
Nutrition
Calories: 395kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 859mg | Potassium: 1045mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 943IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 165mg | Iron: 2mg