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Emilia Recipes Marry Me Chicken

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Creamy Emilia recipes marry me chicken with garlic, thyme, cream, and tender seared chicken simmered in one skillet for a cozy dinner.

Prep time
10 minutes
Cook time
30 minutes
Total time
40 minutes
Yield
4 servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon tomato paste 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup chicken broth 2–3 sprigs fresh thyme 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, drained 1 batch air-fried chicken Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Melt butter in skillet and sauté garlic with tomato paste until fragrant.
  2. Whisk in cream until tomato paste dissolves, add broth and thyme, simmer 10–15 minutes until thickened.
  3. Stir in drained diced tomatoes.
  4. Nestle cooked chicken into sauce, spooning sauce over top.
  5. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve with rice, pasta, or potatoes.

Notes

Swap diced tomatoes with sun-dried tomatoes for a richer flavor. For lighter sauce, use half-and-half and simmer longer. Freezes well for up to 1 month.

Nutrition

Calories
520
Fat
35g
Saturated fat
18g
Sugar
4g
Sodium
780mg
Protein
40g
Carbohydrates
9g
Fiber
2g