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Ultimate Marry Me Chicken

Ultimate Marry Me Chicken That Will Steal Your Heart

This Ultimate Marry Me Chicken features tender chicken thighs in a creamy parmesan sauce, enhanced by sun-dried tomatoes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs Tender and juicy
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil Can substitute with butter for richer flavor
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream Can replace with full-fat coconut milk for dairy-free
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese, grated Freshly grated is best
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped Can substitute with roasted red peppers or fresh cherry tomatoes
  • 4 cloves minced garlic Infuses flavor into the sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Can substitute with dried basil, oregano, and thyme
  • to taste salt Adjust according to taste
  • to taste black pepper Adjust according to taste
Optional Garnish
  • to taste fresh basil For garnish
  • to taste red pepper flakes For an added kick

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Measuring Cups
  • measuring spoons
  • whisk

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Ultimate Marry Me Chicken
  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry and season both sides generously with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sear the chicken thighs for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, reduce heat and add minced garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Gradually stir in the heavy cream, scraping up any bits stuck to the bottom. Then, slowly add grated parmesan cheese, whisking until smooth.
  5. Add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and heat through for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Return the chicken thighs to the skillet and simmer for about 10-12 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  7. Let the dish rest for a few minutes before garnishing with fresh basil or red pepper flakes and serving hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 35gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is a crowd-pleaser and can easily be made ahead of time. Store leftovers in the fridge or freeze for later enjoyment.

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