Marry Me Chicken
Ingredients
- 3 large boneless and skinless chicken breasts (cut into cutlets)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic (crushed)
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon thyme
- ⅓ cup sundried tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves
Directions
- 1
Season chicken with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour and shake off any excess.
- 2
In a large skillet, heat olive oil and melt the butter on medium heat. Swirl pan to coat with oil and butter evenly.
- 3
Brown the chicken (do not overcrowd and work in batches if needed) for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer onto a plate, cover, and set aside.
- 4
Saute the garlic for a minute or until it's fragrant. Add the chicken stock, and deglaze the pan scraping any bits stuck to the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon.
- 5
Adjust the heat to medium-low, and add the heavy cream and the parmesan cheese to the skillet. Allow the sauce to simmer for a couple of minutes, then season with chili flakes, oregano.
- 6
Season with salt and pepper to your taste, add the sundried tomatoes then put the chicken back in the sauce and the sauce simmer and thicken for a few more minutes.
- 7
Garnish with chopped fresh basil leaves and serve warm over pasta or rice.