Marry Me Chicken

This recipe has been all over the internet and apparently was the third most googled recipe of 2022. Some say this recipe is so good the person you make it for will want to marry you. Others say the sundried tomatoes marry well in the sauce. There are many versions of this recipe on the internet. I made Chef Jean Pierre's recipe. The sauce is the star of the show, it is creamy and very flavourful. The best part is it all is made in one pan. I suggest serving with plain rice, pasta or barley as you don't want to compete with the sauce.

 

Ingredients:

1 pound Chicken Breast, halved
2 tablespoons Garlic Olive Oil
Salt and Pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon Butter
½ cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes, finely chopped
1 tablespoon Tomato Paste
1 tablespoon Garlic, minced
¾ cup Chicken Stock
1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
1 teaspoon Red Chili Pepper Flakes
12 Fresh Basil Leaves, plus more for garnish
1 cup Spinach Leaves
Zest of 1 Lemon
1 cup Heavy Cream
1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
½ cup Parmesan Cheese, grated

RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS

Prepare the Chicken:

Season halved chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
In a large fry pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sauté chicken until golden brown on both sides. Remove and set aside.
In the same fry pan, add butter and sun-dried tomatoes, stirring for a minute. Add tomato paste, and cook for a minute.
Add the garlic and when fragrant, add chicken stock to deglaze the pan.
Tear half of the leaves of basil and reserve the rest for chiffonade at the end. Add oregano, chili flakes, lemon zest, and spinach leaves, allowing them to wilt slightly in the sauce.
Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce thickens. Add Dijon mustard and basil leaves, stirring to combine.
Return chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over the pieces. Let simmer gently for 5 minutes, allowing the chicken to finish cooking and absorb the flavors of the sauce.
Serve with rice, pasta or barley.

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