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Marry Me Chicken

Marry Me Chicken: Irresistibly Creamy for Date Night Delight

Marry Me Chicken is a creamy, flavorful dish featuring chicken thighs in a rich sun-dried tomato sauce, perfect for impressing anyone on date night.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Thighs Substituting with chicken breasts is possible.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Extra virgin adds richness.
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust according to taste.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Increase for spiciness.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Optional for extra kick.
For the Aromatics
  • 1 medium Red Onion Thinly sliced for even cooking.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Freshly minced.
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Dry White Wine Substitute with chicken broth mixed with lemon juice if avoiding alcohol.
  • 1/2 cup Water Adjusts sauce consistency.
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste Provides rich flavor.
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Creates a luscious sauce.
  • 1/2 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes Finely chopped.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil Substitute with dried herbs if necessary.

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by patting the chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then cut them into thin slices or cubes.
  2. In a bowl, marinate the chicken with olive oil, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper for at least 15 minutes.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a drizzle of olive oil. Sear the marinated chicken for 5–7 minutes on each side.
  4. Lower the heat and sauté sliced red onion for about 5 minutes, then add minced garlic for 1–2 minutes.
  5. Pour in the dry white wine, scraping up brown bits. Simmer for 3–4 minutes.
  6. Stir in tomato paste and water, simmer for 3–5 minutes until thickened.
  7. Reduce heat to low, stir in heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh basil. Heat through for 2 minutes.
  8. Return the seared chicken to the pan and let it simmer for 5–7 minutes.
  9. Serve hot with your favorite sides like garlic butter rice or roasted vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish can be modified by skipping the wine or adding extra vegetables to suit personal tastes.

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