Marry Me Chicken – Plant-Forward Style
This plant-forward Marry Me Chicken recipe is a lighter, vegetable-packed take on the classic viral favorite. Creamy, savory, and satisfying, it combines tender chicken cutlets with mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and a touch of Parmesan for richness. This dish is a perfect example of how to eat more plants — without giving up flavor or comfort!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 397kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken cutlets
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ½ Tablespoons purpose flour
- 2 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup mushrooms, sliced ¼"
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- ¾ cup chicken stock
- ½ cup diced sun-dried tomatoes
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cups baby spinach
Optional:
- Torn fresh basil for serving
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, then toss with flour to coat evenly. Shake off any excess flour.
- Heat oil in a large skillet (12”) over medium heat. Swirl to coat. Brown chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Add mushrooms to the skillet and sauté 2 minutes. Add garlic and thyme; cook 30–60 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Pour in chicken stock and sun-dried tomatoes, scraping up browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, and spinach. Simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened. Return chicken to the pan and simmer another minute.Garnish with fresh basil and crushed red pepper flakes. Enjoy!
Notes
Before cooking, remove the chicken from the refrigerator, season with salt and pepper, and allow to sit at room temperature for at least 15 minutes and up to 1 hour before cooking. This step helps with flavor and prevents the chicken from sticking to the pot!
Serve over whole grain pasta, brown rice, or farro
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 397kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 113mg | Sodium: 507mg | Potassium: 1218mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 3712IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 141mg | Iron: 3mg