Creamy Tuscan Marry Me Chicken
There’s something truly legendary about a dish that supposedly prompts a proposal after just one bite. Marry Me Chicken is that kind of meal—a masterclass in comfort that combines golden-brown chicken with a silky, sun-dried tomato cream sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breasts or thighs cut into cutlets
- ½ cup all-purpose flour for dredging
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp oil from sun-dried tomato jar
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 16 oz gnocchi or pasta of choice
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the gnocchi or pasta in salted water according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then dredge lightly in flour.
- In a large skillet, heat butter and tomato oil over medium-high heat. Brown chicken for 4–5 minutes per side; remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes for 1 minute.
- Stir in oregano, red pepper flakes, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Return the chicken and gnocchi to the skillet, tossing to coat thoroughly.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve immediately.