Introducing "Marry Me Chicken" – a dish so irresistibly creamy, succulent, and bursting with flavor that rumor has it a marriage proposal is practically guaranteed if you serve it to your special someone! Despite its whimsical name, this recipe stands as a contender for the title of the Best Chicken Dish Ever!
Recipe by the Fuudi Kitchen, Suzie Mulligan & Robin Holland
Servings: 6
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
INGREDIENTS:
2 T. olive oil
3-4 large chicken breasts, slice lengthwise into two cutlets
All-purpose flour for dredging
Salt & pepper
1 T. butter
1 T. sundried tomato oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chicken broth
½ tsp oregano
½ tsp thyme
1 tsp red pepper flakes
½ cup sundried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
¾ cup heavy cream
½ cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
8-10 Fresh basil leaves, cut into a chiffonade
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Season chicken generously with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour, shaking off any excess.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Brown chicken (avoid overcrowding and work in batches if needed) for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
4. Add the butter and sundried tomato oil to the pan, then sauté garlic for a minute until fragrant, being careful not to scorch it. Add chicken stock to deglaze, scraping any bits from the pan with a wooden spoon.
5. Add the thyme, oregano, red pepper flakes, and sundried tomatoes, and bring to a simmer.
5. Adjust the heat to medium-low, then add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Allow the sauce to simmer for a couple of minutes, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Return the chicken to the sauce and let it simmer and thicken for a few more minutes.
7. Garnish with chopped fresh basil leaves and serve.
Notes:
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Serve with pasta, rice or polenta.
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We thought adding a few handfuls of baby spinach at the end with the chicken would be a nice touch and a great way to include nutritious greens. Just toss into the sauce and let it wilt.
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Chicken thighs can be substituted, but they will take a bit longer to cook.
