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Marry Me Chicken

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Creamy, smoky, and sharp with lime, this Marry Me Chicken coats golden chicken cutlets in a sun-dried tomato sauce that feels rich without turning heavy.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 3 large chicken breasts
  • 30 g all-purpose flour
  • 15 ml olive oil
  • 30 g unsalted butter
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 60 g sun-dried tomatoes chopped
  • 250 ml heavy cream
  • 120 ml chicken broth
  • 50 g Parmesan finely grated
  • 10 g chipotle in adobo finely minced
  • 5 g dried oregano
  • juice of 1 lime
  • fresh cilantro chopped
  • salt and cracked black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise to make cutlets.
  • Season with salt and pepper, then dredge lightly in flour.
  • Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Sear the chicken until golden and cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes per side, then transfer to a plate.
  • Add the garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, chipotle, and oregano to the same skillet and cook for 1 minute.
  • Pour in the broth and scrape up the browned bits.
  • Stir in the cream and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, until slightly thickened.
  • Stir in the Parmesan and lime juice until the sauce turns smooth and glossy.
  • Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top.
  • Simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, then finish with cilantro.