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engagement chicken recipe

This "Engagement Chicken" recipe features tender, breaded chicken cutlets simmered in a rich, creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes. An easy skillet dinner that's sure to impress!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 6 pieces chicken breast cutlets
  • salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
  • 0.33 cup all-purpose flour coconut flour works great, too
  • 0.5 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 0.5 teaspoon dried basil
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.33 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste, for sauce
  • 0.33 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil chopped
  • fresh basil chopped, for garnish

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Season the chicken cutlets with salt and pepper.
  2. In a shallow mixing bowl, combine flour, sweet paprika, onion powder, dried thyme, and basil. Dredge the chicken cutlets in the flour mixture and shake off any excess.
  3. Melt butter and heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet set over medium heat. Add the chicken cutlets to the hot skillet and cook for about 5 minutes per side, or until browned and cooked through.
  4. Remove chicken from the skillet and transfer to a plate; keep covered.
  5. Return the skillet to the burner, add a tablespoon of olive oil, and stir in the garlic; cook for 15 seconds or until fragrant.
  6. Stir in the chicken broth and, using a wooden spoon, scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Cook for a minute.
  7. Stir in the heavy cream, grated parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Decrease heat to medium-low and let sauce simmer for 2 minutes.
  8. Add in the sundried tomatoes and cook for 30 seconds.
  9. Return chicken cutlets to the skillet and let simmer for about 2 minutes, or until sauce is thickened and chicken is heated through.
  10. Remove from heat.
  11. Garnish with basil and serve.

Notes

Serve hot with pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.