Marry Me Chicken
This viral "Marry Me Chicken" recipe features tender pan-fried chicken breasts nestled in a rich, creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and cheese. It's a comforting and flavorful dish often associated with special occasions.
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🧂 Ingredients
- 3 pieces Chicken breasts
- Flour(for coating chicken)
- Seasoning blend(to taste, includes pepper and paprika/chili powder)
- Salt(to taste)
- Shallot(finely chopped, as shown)
- Garlic(minced, as shown)
- Chicken broth(as shown, approximately 1/2 to 1 cup)
- Sun-dried tomatoes(chopped, as shown)
- Cream(as shown, approximately 1/2 to 1 cup)
- Fresh spinach(chopped, as shown)
- Shredded cheese(as shown, approximately 1/2 cup (e.g., Parmesan or Italian blend))
- Fresh basil(for garnish)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Season chicken breasts with salt and a seasoning blend (including black pepper).
- 2
Pour flour onto a plate, then add more of the seasoning blend. Dredge the seasoned chicken breasts in the seasoned flour until fully coated.
- 3
Pan-fry the coated chicken breasts in a hot skillet until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
- 4
In the same skillet, add chopped shallots and minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant and softened.
- 5
Pour in chicken broth, add chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and then stir in the cream. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
- 6
Add fresh chopped spinach and shredded cheese to the simmering sauce. Stir continuously until the spinach wilts and the cheese is fully melted and incorporated into the sauce.
- 7
Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the creamy sauce. Allow to simmer briefly to heat through.
- 8
Garnish with fresh basil and a sprinkle of additional cheese (optional) before serving.