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Best Marry Me Chicken Recipe Ever

Best Marry Me Chicken Recipe Ever

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Ingredients

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  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (sliced into thin cutlets)
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped, oil-packed)
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preparation: Start by slicing your chicken breasts into thin cutlets or lengthwise. In a shallow bowl, mix the flour, salt, and pepper. Dredge each piece of chicken in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess. This light coating helps the chicken brown beautifully and helps thicken the sauce later in the process.
  2. Step 2: Searing the Chicken: Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the butter is melted and bubbling, add the chicken pieces. Cook for about 4 to 5 minutes per side until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside on a plate, keeping the pan juices in the skillet for the sauce.
  3. Step 3: Creating the Sauce Base: Lower the heat to medium. In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about one minute until fragrant. Pour in the chicken broth and use a wooden spoon to scrape up all the brown bits from the bottom of the pan—that is where the flavor lives. Add the heavy cream, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes. Bring the liquid to a gentle simmer.
  4. Step 4: Simmering and Finishing: Stir the freshly grated Parmesan cheese into the sauce. Continue stirring until the cheese melts and the sauce begins to thicken, which usually takes about 2 to 3 minutes. Return the cooked chicken back into the skillet. Spoon the creamy sauce over the chicken and let it simmer for another minute to heat everything through. Garnish with fresh basil leaves right before serving.