Marry Me Chicken
About this recipe
Marry Me Chicken is a quick and delicious dish that's perfect for impressing your loved ones. This creamy, flavorful chicken recipe combines tender chicken breasts with a rich sauce, making it a standout meal for any occasion.
The name suggests that its incredible taste might even lead to marriage proposals! This recipe is not only easy to prepare but also uses simple ingredients that pack a punch.
Ingredient notes
- Use 3 chicken breasts, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- The flour needed is 1/4 cup (30g).
- For the sun-dried tomatoes, use 1/3 cup (17g), packed in oil.
- The heavy cream required is 3/4 cup (180ml), and the grated Parmesan is 1/2 cup (45g).
Tips from Essen Recipes's video
- Score the chicken breasts in a diamond pattern for better flavor absorption and presentation.
- Dredge the chicken in flour and shake off any excess to achieve a nice golden brown crust when browning.
- Sauté the garlic until fragrant before adding the chicken stock to enhance the flavor of the sauce.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Essen Recipes: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Score the chicken breasts in a diamond pattern using a sharp knife.
- 2
Season the chicken with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- 3
Heat olive oil and melt the butter in a pan over medium heat.
- 4
Dredge the chicken in flour and shake off any excess.
- 5
Brown the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.
- 6
Transfer the chicken onto a plate.
- 7
Sauté the garlic in the same pan for about a minute or until fragrant.
- 8
Add the chicken stock to the pan and bring to a boil.
- 9
Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese.
- 10
Allow the sauce to simmer for a couple of minutes.
- 11
Season the sauce with dried oregano, red-pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt.
- 12
Add the sun-dried tomatoes to the sauce.
- 13
Place the chicken back into the pan to warm through for about 4 minutes.
- 14
Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Heads up — we had to guess a little:
- Inferred amount for red-pepper flakes based on typical usage.
Credit where it's due: this recipe was transcribed from Essen Recipes's original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it's their dish.
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