Keto Marry Me Chicken
The ultimate comfort food, Keto Marry Me Chicken is a rich and creamy delight that’s perfect for a low-carb diet. Tender chicken cutlets are enveloped in a luscious sauce that’s bursting with flavor. This easy weeknight dinner is sure to impress!
Equipment
- Large Skillet
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts boneless and skinless, sliced lengthwise into 4 cutlets
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoon olive oil use the oil from the sundried tomatoes!
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- ⅔ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup parmesan cheese finely grated
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ⅓ cup sundried tomatoes chopped, look out for sundried tomatoes in olive oil, so you can use the oil for frying the chicken
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil chopped
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- Heat the oil from the sundried tomato jar in a large frying pan on a medium heat.
- Add the chicken cutlets and sear each side for 5 minutes until golden. Remove from the pan to a plate and cover to keep warm.
- Add the garlic to the pan with the leftover oil and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping any bits off the bottom with a spatula for 1 minute.
- Add the heavy cream, parmesan cheese, paprika, thyme, and oregano. Stir and allow the sauce to simmer for 3-4 minutes until it thickens.
- Add the sundried tomatoes and the chicken back to the sauce. Let the sauce simmer and thicken for 5 more minutes, spooning the sauce over the chicken to coat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with chopped fresh basil leaves and serve.
Notes
- Tip 1: 4.6g net carbs per serving. Makes 4 portions.
- Tip 2: Aim for 5 oz of meat per person. Supermarkets and butchers also sell pre-sliced chicken cutlets.
- Tip 3: If you decide to use whole breasts instead, cover the pan with a lid and let the chicken simmer until they reach an internal temperature of 75C or 165F.
- Tip 4: Serve Keto Marry Me Chicken over cauliflower rice for a low-carb dinner. It is also delicious with steamed broccoli or roasted vegetables.
- Tip 5: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months.