Marry Me Chicken

Total Time Prep: 10 mins. Cook: 20 mins.
Yield 6 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
This indulgent recipe for marry me chicken may just land you a proposal. The sauce is that good!

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3/4 cup chicken stock
  • 1/3 cup julienned oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream, warmed
  • 1-1/2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
  • Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
  • Optional: hot cooked pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes

Directions

  1. Slice chicken breasts in half lengthwise into two equal-sized cutlets. In a large shallow bowl, whisk together flour, salt and pepper. Dredge chicken breasts in flour mixture one at a time, coating both sides of each cutlet; shake to release any excess flour.
  2. Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches to not overcrowd the pan, cook chicken breasts 3-4 minutes per side or until lightly browned and cooked through. Transfer chicken to a plate. Repeat with remaining chicken breasts.
  3. Reduce skillet heat to medium; add butter. Stir in garlic; cook 30-60 seconds or until fragrant. Add chicken stock, sun-dried tomatoes, red pepper flakes, oregano and thyme. Simmer 1-2 minutes. Add heavy cream; simmer 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in baby spinach and 3/4 cup Parmesan; stir until spinach gently wilts, 1-2 minutes. Return chicken back to the pan; simmer 3-4 minutes or until chicken is heated through, spooning sauce over top.
  4. Serve chicken on a platter; spoon sauce on top. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan and fresh basil. If desired, serve with pasta or side of your choice.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 313 calories, 19g fat (9g saturated fat), 100mg cholesterol, 465mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 28g protein.

With a name like Marry Me Chicken, you know people can't help falling head-over-heels for this dish. It's all about the comforting sun-dried tomato cream sauce, loaded with herbs, fresh spinach and Parmesan cheese. —Nancy Mock, Southbridge, Massachusetts
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