Description
This Easy Marry Me Chicken is a creamy, one-pan dish featuring seared chicken thighs in a rich, savory sauce. It’s a flavorful and simple recipe guaranteed to impress, perfect for a romantic dinner or comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 600g (1.3lb) boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 5g (1tsp) kosher salt
- 2.5g (½tsp) black pepper
- 30ml (2Tbsp) olive oil
- 150g (5oz) onion, diced
- 9g (3cloves) garlic, minced
- 2g (1tsp) smoked paprika
- 1g (½tsp) ground cumin
- 250ml (1cup) low-sodium vegetable broth
- 240ml (1cup) heavy cream
- 15ml (1Tbsp) sun-dried tomato puree
- 15ml (1Tbsp) Dijon mustard
- 5ml (1tsp) lemon juice
- 15g (1Tbsp) Parmesan cheese
- 15g (1Tbsp) parsley, chopped
- 5g (1tsp) cornstarch mixed with 5ml (1tsp) water (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
- Sear Chicken: Sear chicken in olive oil for 4-5 minutes per side.
- Sauté Aromatics: Sauté onion, garlic, paprika, and cumin.
- Deglaze & Simmer: Add broth and scrape up browned bits.
- Create Sauce: Stir in cream, tomato puree, mustard, and lemon juice.
- Combine & Cook: Return chicken to skillet and simmer until cooked through.
- Thicken Sauce: (Optional) Whisk in cornstarch slurry.
- Garnish & Rest: Sprinkle with Parmesan and parsley; let rest.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use a cast-iron skillet. Ensure chicken is dry before searing for optimal browning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: chicken, marry me chicken, creamy, dinner, easy, one-pan, romantic, comfort food