Description
High-Protein Marry Me Chicken offers a warm, creamy meal that’s both comforting and nutritious.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups Chicken Bone Broth
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 cup Whole Milk Cottage Cheese
- 1/2 cup Chopped Sun-Dried Tomatoes
- 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan
- 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
- 4 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Cutlets
- 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 3 cloves Garlic Cloves
- to taste Kosher Salt
- to taste Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- 1/4 cup Fresh Basil Leaves
Instructions
- Blend together the chicken bone broth, heavy cream, cottage cheese, Parmesan, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and tomato paste until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Dredge the boneless skinless chicken cutlets in a mixture of all-purpose flour and Italian seasoning. Sauté them in a skillet with extra-virgin olive oil over medium heat for about 10 minutes, or until golden brown.
- In the same skillet, add unsalted butter, minced garlic, and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until the garlic is fragrant.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, pour the creamy sauce over it, and toss in fresh basil. Allow everything to simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Plate the chicken, spoon the creamy sauce on top, and serve with crusty bread, a green salad, or your favorite pasta.
Notes
- Substitute low-sodium chicken broth if unavailable.
- Use half-and-half for a lighter version of the heavy cream.
- Silken tofu can replace cottage cheese for a dairy-free option.
- Fresh tomatoes can substitute sun-dried tomatoes.
- Nutritional yeast can be used instead of Parmesan for a dairy-free option.
- Gluten-free flour could be an alternative for all-purpose flour.
- Use fresh herbs for a more vibrant taste.
- Avocado oil can replace olive oil.
- Increase garlic for more flavor.
- Adjust salt and pepper to your dietary needs.
- Omit red pepper flakes for a milder version.
- Dried basil can be used in place of fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg