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Creamy Marry Me Chicken simmering in a cast iron skillet on white quartz counter

Creamy Marry Me Chicken Skillet

Tender golden pan-seared chicken cutlets simmered in a rich, velvety sun-dried tomato garlic cream sauce with fresh basil and parmesan. An irresistible 30-minute one-pan dinner made with 100% wholesome halal ingredients.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 475

Ingredients
  

For the Golden Herb Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts sliced horizontally into cutlets
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour for a light golden crust
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried Italian oregano
  • 0.75 tsp sea salt or to taste
  • 0.5 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil for searing
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
For the Velvety Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic finely minced
  • 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil drained and thinly sliced
  • 0.75 cup low-sodium chicken bone broth for rich flavor deglazing
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 0.75 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
  • 0.25 tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional for gentle warmth
  • 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves cut into thin ribbons (chiffonade)

Method
 

Prep & Golden Chicken Sear
  1. Slice the chicken breasts horizontally in half to create four even cutlets. Pat them thoroughly dry with paper towels. In a shallow dish, whisk together flour, garlic powder, oregano, sea salt, and black pepper. Lightly dredge each cutlet, shaking off any excess.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a large heavy skillet (cast iron or stainless steel) over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken cutlets in a single uncrowded layer and sear for 4 to 5 minutes per side until deeply golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F / 74°C). Transfer to a warm plate and tent loosely with foil.
Building the Velvety Garlic Cream Sauce
  1. Reduce the skillet heat to medium. Add the minced garlic and sliced sun-dried tomatoes to the remaining pan drippings. Sauté for 60 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly to avoid scorching the garlic.
  2. Pour in the chicken bone broth, using a wooden spoon to firmly scrape up all the golden browned bits (fond) from the bottom of the pan. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until the broth reduces by half.
  3. Turn heat to medium-low. Pour in the heavy cream and red pepper flakes. Bring to a gentle simmer for 3 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens and coats the back of a spoon. Whisk in the freshly grated parmesan cheese until completely smooth and velvety.
  4. Return the seared chicken cutlets and any rested juices back into the skillet. Spoon the warm sauce generously over the top and let simmer for 1 to 2 minutes until hot throughout. Remove from heat, scatter fresh basil ribbons on top, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 475kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 44gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 640mgPotassium: 690mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 240mgIron: 2.4mg

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