High Protein Marry Me Chicken
A delicious and nutritious chicken dish featuring a creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and herbs, perfect for a romantic dinner or family meal.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup chicken bone broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup whole milk cottage cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped sun-dried tomatoes (from about 4 tomato halves)
- 2 tbsp finely grated Parmesan , plus more for serving
- 1 tsp tomato paste
- Kosher salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 4 (6-oz.) boneless, skinless chicken cutlets
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Season chicken cutlets with salt, pepper, and flour.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes, broth, cream, cottage cheese, tomato paste, and Italian seasoning. Stir until combined.
- Return chicken to the skillet, simmer for 5 minutes, and add crushed red pepper flakes.
- Serve with additional Parmesan on top.
Notes
Ensure chicken is patted dry before searing for a better crust. Do not overcrowd the skillet while cooking; work in batches if necessary. Adjust sauce thickness by adding more broth or cooking it down further. Check chicken's internal temperature to ensure it's fully cooked (165°F).