The Tastiest Chicken Recipe You Can Make at Home❗❗Quick, juicy and so delicious! "Marry Me" chicken!
The Tastiest Chicken Recipe You Can Make at Home❗❗Quick, juicy and so delicious! "Marry Me" chicken! is a medium Italian recipe that serves 4. 300 calories per serving. Recipe by Essen Recipes on YouTube.
Prep: 7 min | Cook: 22 min | Total: 40 min
Cost: $13.62 total, $3.41 per serving
Ingredients
- 3 pieces Chicken Breasts (boneless, skinless; about 6 oz each)
- to taste pinch Salt (kosher or table salt)
- to taste pinch Black Pepper (freshly ground)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (extra virgin)
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (cut into cubes)
- 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour (about 30 g, for dredging)
- 3 cloves Garlic Cloves (minced)
- 1 cup Chicken Broth (low‑sodium)
- 3/4 cup Heavy Cream (35% milkfat)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated, about 45 g)
- 1/2 teaspoon Dried Thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 1 pinch Red Pepper Flakes (optional for heat)
- 1/3 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes (packed in oil, drained)
- a handful leaves Fresh Basil (torn)
Instructions
Score and season the chicken
Place each chicken breast on a cutting board and use a sharp knife to cut shallow diamond‑shaped scores on both sides. Season both sides with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Time: PT5M
Dredge in flour
Place the 1/4 cup flour in a shallow dish. Lightly coat each breast, shaking off excess flour.
Time: PT2M
Brown the chicken
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil and 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook 4‑5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
Time: PT10M
Temperature: medium heat
Rest the chicken
Transfer the browned chicken to a plate and set aside.
Time: PT1M
Sauté garlic
In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant but not browned.
Time: PT1M
Temperature: medium heat
Deglaze with broth
Pour in 1 cup chicken broth, stir to loosen any browned bits, and bring to a boil.
Time: PT3M
Temperature: medium‑high
Create the cream sauce
Reduce heat to medium, stir in 3/4 cup heavy cream and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan. Simmer for 3‑4 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Time: PT4M
Temperature: medium
Add herbs and sun‑dried tomatoes
Stir in 1/2 tsp dried thyme, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, a pinch of red‑pepper flakes, a pinch of salt, and 1/3 cup drained sun‑dried tomatoes.
Time: PT2M
Re‑heat the chicken
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon sauce over them, and cook for another 4 minutes until the meat is warmed through.
Time: PT4M
Temperature: medium
Finish with fresh basil and serve
Remove from heat, sprinkle torn fresh basil over the top, and serve immediately.
Time: PT1M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 300
- Protein
- 25 g
- Carbohydrates
- 5 g
- Fat
- 20 g
- Fiber
- 1 g
Dietary info: Contains dairy, Contains gluten
Allergens: Milk, Wheat
Last updated: April 19, 2026






