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Three pieces of chicken breast in a creamy orange sauce, garnished with chopped fresh basil leaves. The sauce appears rich and spiced, coating the chicken evenly.

Marry Me Chicken

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Pan-seared chicken cutlets in a creamy, sun-dried tomato and parmesan sauce that practically begs for seconds. This viral favorite is easy enough for a weeknight but impressive enough for date night.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 1661

Ingredients
  

  • 3-4 Boneless skinless chicken cutlets
  • ¼ cup All-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoon Butter
  • 3 cloves Garlic finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Tomato paste
  • ½ teaspoon Oregano dried
  • Red-pepper flakes to taste
  • 1 cup Chicken stock
  • ¾ cup Heavy cream
  • ½ cup Parmesan grated
  • cup Sun-dried tomatoes sliced
  • Fresh basil for serving
  • Kosher salt and black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large sauté pan or skillet
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Measuring spoons and cups
  • Sheet pan or plate
  • Mixing bowl or shallow dish for dredging
  • Tongs

Method
 

  1. Pat chicken cutlets dry and season both sides with kosher salt and black pepper.
  2. Add the flour to a large plate or shallow bowl and dredge each cutlet, shaking off any excess.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once shimmering, add the butter.
  4. As soon as the butter melts, add the chicken cutlets.
  5. Cook until golden brown on the first side, about 5 minutes.
  6. Flip and cook the second side until golden and cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  7. Transfer the chicken to a plate or sheet pan and set aside.
  8. Reduce the heat to low. Add the chopped garlic and cook, stirring often, until fragrant, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  9. Add the tomato paste and stir until it deepens in color, about 2 minutes.
  10. Stir in the oregano and red pepper flakes to taste.
  11. Increase heat to medium and pour in the chicken stock.
  12. Bring to a simmer and scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  13. Let the stock reduce by half, about 5 minutes.
  14. Add ½ cup heavy cream and stir. Let the sauce simmer gently until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.
  15. Add the grated parmesan and sun-dried tomatoes. Stir to melt the cheese into the sauce.
  16. Taste and adjust with salt and pepper. Add more cream if you want a richer sauce.
  17. Return the chicken cutlets to the pan and simmer in the sauce for 3 to 4 minutes until warmed through.
  18. Remove from heat, garnish with fresh basil, and spoon sauce over each serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 1661kcalCarbohydrates: 103gProtein: 40gFat: 125gSaturated Fat: 57gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 53gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 243mgSodium: 1684mgPotassium: 1991mgFiber: 7gSugar: 45gVitamin A: 3604IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 894mgIron: 8mg

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