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Coop’s Marry Me Chicken Recipe

This recipe has gone viral thanks to its delicious combination of succulent chicken breasts, fragrant herbs, and a rich sauce. Of course I had to add my twist to it! Creamy Boursin cheese add a luxurious finish to this easy-to-make weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 people

Ingredients

  • 4-6 thinly sliced boneless, and skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tsp mayonnaise
  • 2 tsp Creole seasoning
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning + 1 tsp
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 TBS extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 TBS unsalted butter
  • 1 minced shallot
  • 4-6 roughly chopped sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 tsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 5.2 oz Boursin cheese
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 5-7 fresh basil leaves

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken, mayonnaise, Creole seasoning, onion powder, 1 tsp of Italian seasoning, and the paprika.
  2. Set aside for at least 20 minutes
  3. Heat olive oil in a pan
  4. Add in the chicken
  5. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until completely cooked through.
  6. Remove and set aside
  7. In the same pan, melt the butter.
  8. Once melted, add the shallots, remaining 1 tsp Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes, and sun-dried tomatoes.
  9. Sauté for one minute
  10. Add in the flour and stir until no longer visible
  11. Stir in the chicken stock and bring to a simmer
  12. Add in the boursin cheese; stir to combine
  13. Pour in the heavy whipping cream and heat to a low simmer
  14. Return the chicken to the pan
  15. Tear the basil leaves and add them in
  16. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes
  17. Serve over warm mashed potatoes or pasta