Description
This High-Protein Marry Me Chicken recipe features tender chicken cutlets in a creamy, flavorful sauce made from chicken bone broth, cottage cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn, plus more for serving
Instructions
- In a blender, combine chicken bone broth, heavy cream, cottage cheese, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, and tomato paste. Puree until smooth and season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Pat the chicken cutlets dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Sprinkle the flour and Italian seasoning over the chicken and press gently with your fingers so the coating adheres evenly.
- Heat extra-virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken cutlets and cook, turning once, until each side is browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate; let rest for 5 minutes to retain juices.
- Reduce the skillet heat to medium-low and melt the unsalted butter. Add finely chopped garlic and crushed red pepper flakes, stirring and scraping any browned bits off the bottom of the skillet. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Return the cooked chicken and any accumulated juices to the skillet. Pour the blended sauce over the chicken. Add torn fresh basil leaves and cook gently, spooning the sauce over the chicken as it simmers. Allow the sauce to thicken slightly, about 5 to 7 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Divide the chicken among plates and top each portion with additional grated Parmesan and torn basil leaves for garnish. Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less crushed red pepper flakes.
- Serve with a side of vegetables or over pasta for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken cutlet with sauce
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: High Protein Marry Me Chicken, chicken recipe, high protein meal