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Creamy Garlic Sun Dried Tomato Marry Me Chicken

Pan seared golden chicken breast cutlets simmered in a luscious garlic cream sauce loaded with oil packed sun dried tomatoes, fresh basil, and Parmigiano Reggiano.

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Quick Answer • Test Kitchen Standard
  • Dredge Cutlets: Season chicken cutlets with kosher salt and black pepper, then dredge lightly in all purpose flour, shaking off excess.
  • Pan Sear in Tomato Oil: Heat 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon sun dried tomato oil in a large skillet over medium high heat, searing cutlets for 4 minutes per side until golden brown, then transfer to a plate.
  • Sauté Aromatics: Add remaining tablespoon of sun dried tomato oil to the skillet, cook minced garlic, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes for 60 seconds until fragrant.
Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Rest
5 min
Total
40 min
Pull Temp
165°F Minimum
Serves
4
Calories
380 kcal
Marry Me Chicken

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  • Ideal Pull Temp: 165°F cutlets
  • Tested Technique: Flour dust cutlets, sear in butter and sun dried tomato oil 4 mins per side, sauté garlic and herbs 1 min, simmer cream and cheese 5 mins
  • Serving Standard: Freshly prepared for optimal texture, aroma, and crispness

Sun Dried Tomato Oil Infusion and Acid Fat Balance

The secret to extraordinary Marry Me Chicken lies in using the seasoned oil packed around sun-dried tomatoes. Searing the chicken cutlets in this concentrated herb infused oil bonds rich tomato essence directly to the flour crust. The concentrated sweet acidity of sun-dried tomatoes cuts through heavy cream and rich Parmigiano Reggiano, creating a balanced sauce that feels luxurious rather than cloying.

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How to Store and Reheat Creamy Garlic Sun Dried Tomato Marry Me Chicken

Store leftover chicken and sauce in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The sauce will thicken as it cools. Reheat gently in a covered skillet over medium low heat with 2 tablespoons of chicken broth or water for 5 minutes, stirring until the cream sauce loosens and turns silky smooth. Avoid boiling.

The Technique

Mastering Creamy Garlic Sun Dried Tomato Marry Me Chicken comes down to precise temperature control and key technique cues.

1Dredge Cutlets

Season chicken cutlets with kosher salt and black pepper, then dredge lightly in all purpose flour, shaking off excess.

2Pan Sear in Tomato Oil

Heat 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon sun dried tomato oil in a large skillet over medium high heat, searing cutlets for 4 minutes per side until golden brown, then transfer to a plate.

3Sauté Aromatics

Add remaining tablespoon of sun dried tomato oil to the skillet, cook minced garlic, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes for 60 seconds until fragrant.

4Build Cream Sauce

Pour in low sodium chicken broth and heavy cream, bringing to a gentle simmer for 3 minutes before stirring in sliced sun dried tomatoes and freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano.

5Simmer and Garnish

Return seared chicken cutlets and resting juices to the skillet, simmering gently for 3 to 4 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon, then garnish with torn fresh basil.

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🌡️ Safety & Juiciness

Safe Pull Temp

165°F White / 175°F Dark

Exact target internal pull temperatures by cut to lock in maximum moisture.

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⏱️ Moisture Lock

Resting Time Formula

5 to 15 Minutes

Retain up to 40% more natural juices with proper carryover heat resting.

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🧂 Deep Flavor

Salt Ratio & Timing

1% by Total Weight

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Crispy Skin Science

Surface Dehydration

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Practical notes

Substitutions

Heavy cream substitute: full fat coconut cream or half and half with 1 tsp cornstarch. Chicken breast substitute: boneless skinless chicken thighs.

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Make ahead

Sauce can be made up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerated. Add chicken and finish in the oven day-of.

Reheating

Warm in a covered skillet over medium low heat with 2 tablespoons chicken broth for 4 to 5 minutes.

Nutrition per serving
Calories
380
Protein
32g
Fat
26g
Carbs
1g
Sodium
620mg
Sugar
0g
Calculated by Nutrifox · estimates only · varies by brand
Frequently asked

Creamy Garlic Sun Dried Tomato Marry Me Chicken, your questions.

Why is it called marry me chicken?
The name comes from the dish being impressive enough to inspire a proposal. The technique behind it: a hard butter sear, sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil (not dry-packed), and a 3-minute rest in the cream sauce off heat, the move that keeps the sauce from breaking.
What makes Creamy Garlic Sun Dried Tomato Marry Me Chicken worth making?
Pan seared golden chicken breast cutlets simmered in a luscious garlic cream sauce loaded with oil packed sun dried tomatoes, fresh basil, and Parmigiano Reggiano.
How long does Creamy Garlic Sun Dried Tomato Marry Me Chicken take to make?
Creamy Garlic Sun Dried Tomato Marry Me Chicken takes 35 minutes total: 10 min prep and 25 min cook time.
What equipment do you need for Creamy Garlic Sun Dried Tomato Marry Me Chicken?
You will need: Large skillet (stainless or cast iron)nInstant-read thermometernTongs.
What is the key technique for Creamy Garlic Sun Dried Tomato Marry Me Chicken?
**Simmer and Garnish**: Return seared chicken cutlets and resting juices to the skillet, simmering gently for 3 to 4 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon, then garnish with torn fresh basil.

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