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marry me chicken recipe

Marry Me Chicken – Simple Version (Easy 30-Minute Skillet Recipe)

Easy Marry Me Chicken made with juicy chicken thighs, sun-dried tomatoes, milk, and cheese. A simple, creamy skillet dinner ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 223 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs chicken thighs boneless, skinless
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
  • 1/2 cup shredded Italian cheese blend

Instructions
 

  • Season chicken thighs generously with salt + pepper. Air fry at 400°F for 12–16 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and cooked through.
  • Heat olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium. Add sun-dried tomatoes and let them warm and soften for 1–2 minutes. Pour in whole milk, stirring to bring it to a gentle simmer.
  • Add the air-fried chicken thighs into the skillet. Spoon the sauce over them. Top with cheese.
  • Lower heat, cover, and simmer 5–8 minutes until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens slightly.
  • Serve with your favorite starch and veggie.

Nutrition

Calories: 223kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 27gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 114mgSodium: 144mgPotassium: 653mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 173IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 89mgIron: 2mg
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