Marry me what? Relax, this post isn't about how to propose to a chicken. No, Marry Me Chicken is a recipe that's currently trending BIG TIME. Chicken so good, it's sure to elicit a marriage proposal!
Marry Me Chicken, a creamy cheesy chicken dish made with sundried tomatoes. I added extra veggies and a secret ingredient to create my own version.
You’ll Need:
- 4 Chicken thighs (bone-in with skin)
- ½ tsp. sea salt
- ¼ tsp. white pepper
- 1 tsp. avocado oil (or favorite oil)
- ¼ cup diced onion
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 3 cloves garlic (slivered)
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup white wine
- ½ cup artichoke hearts (chopped)
- 3 T. sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 8 kalamata olives (sliced in half)
- 2 tsp. capers (optional)
- ¾ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste)
- ¾ cup half and half (or heavy cream)
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese
- 2 T. Italian parsley or basil (chopped)
- ¼ cup feta cheese (crumbled)
Instructions:
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a deep pan and brown chicken thighs, fat side down first, for four minutes on each side, or until browned. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Drain chicken fat from pan and put 2 tablespoon of the fat back in, or use more avocado oil. Sauté onion and mushrooms for one minutes. Add garlic and saute for 30 seconds.
- Deglaze with chicken broth, and wine. Add artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, black olives, capers, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for five minutes over low to heat.\
- Add cream and parmesan cheese. Return chicken thighs to pan, skin side up. Cover and simmer for an additional 20 minutes, or until chicken is completely cooked.
- Make fresh pasta using the recipe on this blog, or prepare four servings of store-bought pasta.
- Divide pasta between four plates. Smother with sauce, add chicken, and sprinkle with feta chunks and chopped fresh parsley or basil.