Marry Me Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Tomato Sauce and Mashed Potatoes
This delightful dish, known as "Marry Me Chicken Bites," features succulent and seasoned pan-seared chicken bites enveloped in a rich and creamy sun-dried tomato and Parmesan sauce. Paired with creamy mashed potatoes, this dish is the perfect no-fuss dinner option meant to impress and is inspired by classic American-Italian flavors.
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Ingredients
🐔 2 chicken breasts, 14 oz / 400g, cubed
🫒 1 tbsp olive oil
🌶️ 2 tsp paprika
🧄 2 tsp garlic powder
🧂 1 tsp seasoning salt
🍃 1 tsp Italian seasoning
🌶️ 1 tsp black pepper
🍷 1/4 cup white cooking wine
🧈 2 tbsp butter
🧄 5 garlic cloves, minced
🥑 1 tbsp neutral oil, such as avocado oil
🧅 1 shallot, minced
🍅 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
🫒 2 tbsp sun-dried tomato oil
🥛 3/4 cup heavy cream, room temperature
🧀 1/2 cup fresh Parmesan cheese, grated
🌿 Fresh chopped parsley or basil, for garnish
🥔 3 pounds russet potatoes or Yukon gold, quartered
🧈 1/4 cup salted butter, melted
🧄 5 garlic cloves, whole
🥛 3/4 cup milk or cream
🧂 Salt, to taste
🌶️ Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1- Prepare Chicken:
- Cube the chicken breasts into large bite-sized pieces.
- Pat them dry with paper towels to ensure good browning.
2- Season Chicken:
- In a bowl, toss the cubed chicken with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, seasoning salt, Italian seasoning, and black pepper until well coated.
3- Cook Chicken:
- Heat the neutral oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Add the seasoned chicken cubes, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.
- Cook for about 3-5 minutes per side until golden brown and sizzling, then reduce the heat to medium-low.
4- Sauté Garlic:
- Add butter and minced garlic to the pan.
- Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the garlic is fragrant.
5- Deglaze and Flavor:
- Remove the chicken from the pan.
- Deglaze with white cooking wine, scraping up any browned bits.
6- Build Sauce Base:
- Add minced shallot, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and additional sun-dried tomato oil.
- Caramelize for 3-4 minutes.
7- Create Creamy Sauce:
- Slowly pour in heavy cream, stirring well.
- Bring to a light simmer, then add Parmesan cheese.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce thicken for 4-5 minutes.
8- Serve:
- Combine the chicken back into the sauce, gently stirring to coat well in the rich, creamy mixture.
1- Boil Potatoes:
- Place the quartered potatoes and whole garlic cloves into a large pot with water.
- Bring to a boil and cook until the potatoes are tender.
2- Drain and Mash:
- Drain the potatoes and garlic.
- In a separate saucepan, melt the butter and warm the milk/cream.
- Mash the potatoes and garlic, incorporating melted butter and warm milk/cream until smooth and creamy.
3- Season:
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 1075
Protein: 45g
Carbohydrates: 79g
Fats: 54g
Fiber: 7.8g
Equipment: Large skillet, Tongs, Garlic press, Wooden spatula, Chef's knife, Cutting board, Microplane grater, Large pot, Saucepan, Potato masher or ricer
Cooking Tips
- Ensure chicken is patted dry to achieve a golden, crispy exterior.
- Use room temperature cream to prevent sauce curdling.
- Deglazing the pan adds depth to the sauce.
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Marry Me Chicken Bites with Creamy Parmesan Tomato Sauce and Mashed Potatoes