Marry Me Chicken Recipe
It brings people together around the table and makes everyday dinners feel special. Once you try it, you’ll understand why so many cooks, including myself, have fallen in love with it.
Ingredients
- 2 large Chicken breasts skinless, Boneless
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic minced Freshly minced for best flavour
- ½ cup Chicken stock Can substitute with vegetable stock
- ¾ cup Double cream Richer and creamier than single cream
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated Use freshly grated parmesan
- ½ cup Sun-dried tomatoes chopped
- ½ tsp Dried oregano Adds Mediterranean herb flavour
- Fresh basil A few leaves chopped For garnish (optional)
- Salt and pepper To taste Season to preference
- 1 tsp Cornflour optional for thickening the sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. If they’re thick, slice them in half lengthwise or pound them slightly for even cooking.2 large Chicken breasts
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add chicken and sear for about 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.2 tbsp Olive oil
- Make the base: In the same pan, sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Pour in chicken stock, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.3 cloves Garlic, ½ cup Chicken stock
- Add the cream and cheese: Reduce heat and stir in the double cream and parmesan. Let it melt and simmer until thickened slightly.¾ cup Double cream, ½ cup Parmesan cheese
- Add flavour: Mix in sun-dried tomatoes and oregano. Stir well and let it simmer for a few minutes to infuse the flavours.½ cup Sun-dried tomatoes, ½ tsp Dried oregano
- Return the chicken: Place the chicken back into the sauce. Simmer gently until cooked through (internal temp of 75°C). Add cornflour if you prefer a thicker consistency.1 tsp Cornflour
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with fresh basil and serve hot.Fresh basil, Salt and pepper