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Cheesy Marry Me Chicken
🥞 American

Cheesy Marry Me Chicken

🥞 American

Seared chicken breasts simmered in a creamy parmesan, garlic and tomato sauce with basil. This cheesy version is finished with cheese. Ready in about 35 minutes.

Prep 10 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Easy

Ingredients

  • Chicken4 breasts
  • Heavy Cream3/4 cup
  • Garlic4 cloves, minced
  • Olive Oil2 tbsp
  • Parmesan Cheese1/2 cup, grated
  • Tomato Paste1 tbsp
  • Cheese1/2 cup, grated
  • Cherry Tomatoes1 cup, halved
  • Chicken Broth1/2 cup

Optional extras

  • Fresh Basila handful
  • Dried Oregano1 tsp
  • Red Pepper Flakes1/2 tsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Season the chicken and sear in olive oil until golden on both sides; set aside.

  2. 2

    Sauté garlic and tomato paste, then add cherry tomatoes, oregano and pepper flakes.

  3. 3

    Pour in broth and cream, bring to a simmer and stir in parmesan.

  4. 4

    Return the chicken and simmer until cooked through (74°C inside).

  5. 5

    Scatter with basil and serve with pasta or bread.

  6. 6

    Add the grated cheese at the end and let it melt.

Chef's tip

Pound the chicken to an even thickness so it cooks evenly in the sauce.

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