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Marry Me Chicken

Marry Me Chicken

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A cozy skillet chicken recipe made with golden pan-fried chicken and a creamy sauce that feels restaurant-style but easy enough for home cooking. Serve it with pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice for a filling dinner.
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 26 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 6 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

  • 2 chicken breasts thinly sliced
  • 3 tbsp oil
  • 1/2 onion sliced
  • spinach
  • sun-dried tomatoes
  • fresh basil
  • flour for coating
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream or half-and-half
  • parmesan cheese to taste
  • minced garlic
  • chicken bouillon seasoning
  • red pepper flakes
  • seasoning mix of choice

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, mix the oil with your seasoning blend. Add the thinly sliced chicken breast and let it marinate for about 30 minutes.
  2. Lightly coat the marinated chicken in plain flour. Do not season the flour.
  3. Heat a little oil in a hot skillet, preferably cast iron. Pan-fry the chicken for 5 minutes per side, or until golden and cooked through to 165°F (74°C). Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, melt the butter. Add the onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened.
  5. Stir in the minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for another minute to bring out the flavor.
  6. Add the spinach and cook for 2 minutes until wilted.
  7. Pour in the heavy cream. Add chicken bouillon seasoning, parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, and a little extra seasoning if needed. Stir until smooth and creamy.
  8. Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet. Spoon the sauce over the top and let it simmer on low for about 10 minutes.
  9. Top with fresh basil and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 185gCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 26gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 155mgSodium: 193mgPotassium: 496mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1084IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

  1. This is especially good served over mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice.
  2. Do not overcook the chicken or it can turn tough. Let the sauce do the rest of the work for a rich, flavorful finish.

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