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High-Protein Marry Me Chicken Recipe

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High-Protein Marry Me Chicken is a creamy, flavorful skillet dish featuring tender chicken cutlets simmered in a rich sauce made from chicken bone broth, cottage cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan, and fresh basil. This protein-packed recipe combines savory and tangy elements with a hint of spice, perfect for an impressive yet easy weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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Sauce 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

Chicken Ingredients

  • 4 (6-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken cutlets
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn, plus more for serving

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sauce: In a blender, combine chicken bone broth, heavy cream, whole milk cottage cheese, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, and tomato paste. Puree until the mixture is smooth. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  2. Season the chicken: Pat the chicken cutlets dry with paper towels. Season all sides generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Evenly sprinkle the all-purpose flour and Italian seasoning over the cutlets, pressing gently with your fingers to make the coating adhere well.
  3. Brown the chicken: Heat the extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches if necessary to avoid crowding, add the chicken cutlets and cook until they are browned and cooked through, approximately 5 minutes per side. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and let it rest for 5 minutes.
  4. Sauté aromatics: Reduce the skillet heat to medium-low and melt the unsalted butter. Add the finely chopped garlic and crushed red pepper flakes, stirring frequently and scraping the browned bits off the bottom of the skillet. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  5. Simmer chicken in sauce: Return the browned chicken and any accumulated juices to the skillet. Pour the blended sauce over the chicken. Add the torn fresh basil leaves. Cook the chicken while spooning the sauce over it, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly, about 5 to 7 minutes. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.
  6. Serve: Divide the chicken cutlets among serving plates. Top each with extra grated Parmesan cheese and additional torn basil leaves for garnish. Serve immediately while warm.

Notes

  • Using chicken cutlets ensures quick, even cooking and tender meat.
  • The cottage cheese adds protein and creaminess while keeping the sauce lighter than traditional heavy cream sauces.
  • You can substitute boneless, skinless chicken breasts sliced in half horizontally if cutlets are unavailable.
  • Use fresh basil for the best flavor; dried basil will not provide the same brightness.
  • For a spicier kick, increase the crushed red pepper flakes to 1/2 teaspoon.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and gently reheated on the stovetop.

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