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🔥The Original Marry Me Chicken Recipe By MAAF COOKS

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Marry Me Chicken Quarters

Cultural Context

Marry Me Chicken is a modern American dish that gained popularity for its romantic name and flavorful combination of ingredients. It is often associated with special occasions or date nights, making it a favorite for couples looking to impress. The dish's creamy sauce and tender chicken create a comforting meal that feels indulgent yet approachable, appealing to a wide audience in contemporary cooking.

AmericanUSmain
50 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 kg chicken breast fillets
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons garlic
1 tablespoon chili flakes
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon paprika
1 cup sun-dried tomatoes
1 cup cream
1 glass milk
1 glass chicken broth
5 slices cheddar cheese
1 cup baby spinach
salt
black pepper

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated mozzarella

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and adds a cheesy flavor.

1

Cut slits into 1 kg chicken breast fillets.

2

Sprinkle salt and black pepper on both sides and rub it in.

3

In a skillet, heat 4 tablespoons olive oil over low heat and fry the cut side of the chicken for 2-3 minutes.

4

Flip the chicken and fry the other side for another 2-3 minutes until lightly golden.

5

Remove the chicken pieces to a separate plate.

6

In the same skillet, add 2 tablespoons butter, 3 tablespoons garlic, 1 tablespoon chili flakes, and 1 teaspoon dried thyme and fry for a few seconds.

7

Add 1 tablespoon paprika and 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes and mix well.

8

Pour in 1 cup cream, 1 glass milk, and 1 glass chicken broth and mix thoroughly.

9

Once it comes to a boil, add 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper.

10

Add 5 slices of cheddar cheese and mix until melted.

11

Return the fried chicken fillets to the skillet.

12

Cover and cook on low heat for 15 minutes.

13

When the sauce thickens, add 1 cup baby spinach and mix.

14

Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes and serve hot.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbaking

Equipment Needed

skillet

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkeggs

Also Known As

Chicken Marry MeMarry Me Chicken

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