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High-Protein Marry Me Chicken Recipe

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This High-Protein Marry Me Chicken is a creamy, flavorful skillet dish featuring tender chicken cutlets simmered in a rich sauce made from chicken bone broth, cream, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese. It’s a delicious and protein-packed meal ready in about 40 minutes, perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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Sauce Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup chicken bone broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup whole milk cottage cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped sun-dried tomatoes (from about 4 tomato halves)
  • 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan, plus more for serving
  • 1 teaspoon tomato paste
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Chicken Ingredients

  • 4 (6-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken cutlets
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn, plus more for serving

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Sauce: In a blender, combine chicken bone broth, heavy cream, cottage cheese, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, and tomato paste. Blend until smooth. Season the sauce with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, then set aside.
  2. Season the Chicken: Pat the chicken cutlets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Sprinkle the flour and Italian seasoning evenly over the chicken, pressing gently with your fingers to help it adhere.
  3. Brown the Chicken: Heat the extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken cutlets in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Cook each side for about 5 minutes, until browned and cooked through. Transfer the browned chicken to a plate and let it rest for 5 minutes.
  4. Sauté Aromatics: Reduce the heat to medium-low and melt the unsalted butter in the same skillet. Add the finely chopped garlic and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir and scrape the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet as the garlic cooks, about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
  5. Simmer the Chicken in Sauce: Return the chicken and any accumulated juices back to the skillet. Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken. Add the torn fresh basil leaves and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, spooning the sauce over the chicken as it simmers. The sauce will slightly thicken. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper if needed.
  6. Serve: Divide the chicken among plates. Garnish each serving with additional grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves. Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Using chicken bone broth boosts the protein content and adds rich flavor to the sauce.
  • You can substitute whole milk cottage cheese with ricotta if preferred, but protein content may vary.
  • To speed up prep, use pre-sliced sun-dried tomatoes that are packed in oil.
  • This dish pairs well with steamed vegetables, pasta, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
  • For an extra spicy kick, increase the crushed red pepper flakes to 1/2 teaspoon.
  • Ensure to let the chicken rest before serving to keep it juicy and tender.

Keywords: Marry Me Chicken, High-Protein Chicken Recipe, Creamy Chicken, Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken, Parmesan Chicken, Easy Chicken Skillet

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