Healthy Marry Me Chicken (Printer-Friendly)

Tender chicken breasts simmered in a creamy sun-dried tomato and garlic sauce with fresh herbs.

# What You'll Need:

→ Poultry

01 - 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts

→ Dry Ingredients

02 - 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
03 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
04 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Oils and Fats

05 - 2 teaspoons cooking oil (preferably oil from sun-dried tomato jar)
06 - 1/2 teaspoon butter extract

→ Produce

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

→ Liquids

13 - 1 1/4 cups chicken broth

→ Dairy and Alternatives

14 - 3/4 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt (0% fat)
15 - 1 tablespoon sweetened condensed milk
16 - 1/3 cup light Parmesan cheese

→ Spices

17 - 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Combine the flour, salt, and black pepper in a shallow dish. Thoroughly coat both sides of the chicken breasts with this mixture.
02 - Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 4 to 5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
03 - In the same skillet, add garlic, chopped onion, and sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté for 2 minutes until the onion softens.
04 - Stir in fresh thyme, basil, chicken broth, butter extract, and crushed red pepper flakes. Bring the mixture to a light simmer.
05 - Gently stir in fresh baby spinach until it begins to wilt and incorporates into the broth.
06 - Return the chicken to the pan, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 8 to 15 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
07 - Transfer chicken to a plate and remove pan from heat. Whisk in Greek yogurt, sweetened condensed milk, and Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
08 - Return the chicken to the pan, spoon sauce over each piece, garnish with torn fresh basil, and serve immediately.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Never boil the sauce after adding Greek yogurt to prevent curdling; always remove the pan from heat before stirring in dairy.
02 - Use fresh herbs for optimal flavor; avoid dried herbs.
03 - Do not clean the pan after browning the chicken to retain fond, which enhances the sauce’s flavor.
04 - Pound thick chicken breasts to an even thickness before coating to ensure tenderness and even cooking.

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