High Protein Marry Me Chicken Recipe

High Protein Marry Me Chicken Recipe

Author: Chef Elsa Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 30 min Total Time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings Category: Dishes Cuisine: Italian Diet: High Protein

Description

Description A creamy, savory skillet dinner that packs in protein while trimming carbs, featuring a lush tomato-parmesan 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
  • 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
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Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken cutlets dry and season with salt, pepper, and flour mixture.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet and sear chicken until golden, about 5–7 minutes per side.
  3. Remove chicken and build the sauce by sautéing garlic, then adding broth, cream, cottage cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, tomato paste, Parmesan, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until thickened.
  4. Return chicken to the skillet, simmer for 2-3 minutes until cooked through.
  5. Serve with additional sauce and garnish with Parmesan and fresh herbs.

Notes

  1. Notes
  2. Blend cottage cheese for a smoother sauce. Add lemon juice for tanginess.