Healthy Marry Me Chicken (Printer-Friendly)

Delicious chicken with a velvety sun-dried tomato and garlic sauce, perfect for healthy dinners.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Poultry

01 - 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts

→ Coating

02 - 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
03 - ¼ teaspoon salt
04 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Fat & Oil

05 - 2 teaspoons oil from sun-dried tomatoes jar

→ Vegetables & Herbs

06 - 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
07 - 1 small onion, chopped
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
09 - ½ cup finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes
10 - 3 cups fresh baby spinach
11 - Fresh torn basil, for garnish

→ Liquids

12 - 1¼ cups chicken broth

→ Flavorings & Dairy Alternatives

13 - ½ teaspoon butter extract
14 - ¾ cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt (0%)
15 - 1 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk
16 - ⅓ cup grated light Parmesan cheese
17 - 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

# Steps to Follow:

01 - In a shallow dish, combine flour, salt, and pepper. Dredge chicken breasts on both sides with the flour mixture until evenly coated.
02 - Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken breasts for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
03 - Using the same skillet, add garlic, onion, and sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté for 2 minutes until the onion softens.
04 - Stir in thyme leaves, fresh basil, chicken broth, butter extract, and crushed red pepper flakes. Bring to a gentle simmer.
05 - Incorporate fresh baby spinach, stirring gently until it wilts evenly into the broth.
06 - Return chicken to the pan, cover, and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 8 to 15 minutes until chicken is fully cooked (internal temperature 165°F).
07 - Remove skillet from heat. Whisk in Greek yogurt, sweetened condensed milk, and Parmesan cheese until sauce is velvety smooth. Avoid boiling to prevent curdling.
08 - Place chicken back in pan, spoon sauce over each piece, garnish with fresh torn basil, and serve immediately.

# Helpful Hints:

01 - Use fresh herbs exclusively to maximize flavor. Avoid dried substitutions.
02 - Do not boil the sauce after adding dairy ingredients to maintain creaminess.
03 - Pound thicker chicken breasts to an even thickness for consistent cooking.
04 - Retain brown bits in pan after browning chicken to enrich sauce flavor.

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