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Active Time:20 minsTotal Time:20 minsServings:4Yield:4 servings

Active Time:20 mins

Active Time:

20 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Total Time:

Servings:4

Servings:

4

Yield:4 servings

Yield:

4 servings

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Jump to recipeThisChicken Cutlets with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce—aka Marry Me Chicken—will have your partner saying, “I do!” from their first bite. Simply seasoned chicken cutlets are enrobed in a cream sauce that is rich yet light. Antioxidant-rich sun-dried tomatoes bring a tangy earthiness to this dish that gets spicy-sweet undertones from shallots. A sprinkling of parsley at the end adds a complementary hit of fresh herbiness to round the dish out. Keep reading for our expert tips, including what you can replace the white wine with if you prefer.Tips from the EatingWell Test KitchenThese are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too!You’ll only use a 1/2 cup of dry white wine in this recipe, so the rest is for you. A Pinot Grigio or Chardonnay would work well, or any variety you like.You can replace the white wine with an equal amount of low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth plus 1/2 tablespoon of white-wine vinegar or lemon juice for a touch of brightness and acidity to balance out the dish.We prefer oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes because they are more flavorful. To save on time and ingredients, we use some of the oil from the jar to make the sauce, which adds even more flavor to the dish. If you have the dry variety without oil, you can use them too. Just swap in 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil for the oil from the jar.This recipe doesn’t include vegetables, but you could add some, like fresh kale, spinach or mushrooms.Nutrition NotesLikecanned and fresh tomatoes,sun-dried tomatoesare filled with nutrition and will add to your daily vitamin C, vitamin K and potassium needs for the day. Tomatoes are also rich in disease-fighting antioxidants, particularly the carotenoid lycopene. Lycopene has been shown to help keep the heart and arteries healthy, as well as lower blood pressure and the risk of stroke. It may also help lower men’s risk of prostate cancer.Chicken cutlets are simply very thin chicken breasts—andchicken breastis a great source of protein. Without the skin, chicken breast is low in saturated fat, and adds B vitamins and choline, which are necessary for a healthy nervous system.Jen Causey

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ThisChicken Cutlets with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce—aka Marry Me Chicken—will have your partner saying, “I do!” from their first bite. Simply seasoned chicken cutlets are enrobed in a cream sauce that is rich yet light. Antioxidant-rich sun-dried tomatoes bring a tangy earthiness to this dish that gets spicy-sweet undertones from shallots. A sprinkling of parsley at the end adds a complementary hit of fresh herbiness to round the dish out. Keep reading for our expert tips, including what you can replace the white wine with if you prefer.Tips from the EatingWell Test KitchenThese are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too!You’ll only use a 1/2 cup of dry white wine in this recipe, so the rest is for you. A Pinot Grigio or Chardonnay would work well, or any variety you like.You can replace the white wine with an equal amount of low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth plus 1/2 tablespoon of white-wine vinegar or lemon juice for a touch of brightness and acidity to balance out the dish.We prefer oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes because they are more flavorful. To save on time and ingredients, we use some of the oil from the jar to make the sauce, which adds even more flavor to the dish. If you have the dry variety without oil, you can use them too. Just swap in 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil for the oil from the jar.This recipe doesn’t include vegetables, but you could add some, like fresh kale, spinach or mushrooms.Nutrition NotesLikecanned and fresh tomatoes,sun-dried tomatoesare filled with nutrition and will add to your daily vitamin C, vitamin K and potassium needs for the day. Tomatoes are also rich in disease-fighting antioxidants, particularly the carotenoid lycopene. Lycopene has been shown to help keep the heart and arteries healthy, as well as lower blood pressure and the risk of stroke. It may also help lower men’s risk of prostate cancer.Chicken cutlets are simply very thin chicken breasts—andchicken breastis a great source of protein. Without the skin, chicken breast is low in saturated fat, and adds B vitamins and choline, which are necessary for a healthy nervous system.Jen Causey

ThisChicken Cutlets with Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce—aka Marry Me Chicken—will have your partner saying, “I do!” from their first bite. Simply seasoned chicken cutlets are enrobed in a cream sauce that is rich yet light. Antioxidant-rich sun-dried tomatoes bring a tangy earthiness to this dish that gets spicy-sweet undertones from shallots. A sprinkling of parsley at the end adds a complementary hit of fresh herbiness to round the dish out. Keep reading for our expert tips, including what you can replace the white wine with if you prefer.

Tips from the EatingWell Test Kitchen

These are the key tips we learned while developing and testing this recipe in our Test Kitchen to make sure it works, tastes great and is good for you too!

Nutrition Notes

Jen Causey

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Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1poundchicken cutlets¼teaspoonsalt, divided¼teaspoonground pepper, divided½cupslivered oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, plus 1 tablespoon oil from the jar½cupfinely chopped shallots½cupdry white wine½cupheavy cream2tablespoonschopped fresh parsley

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Ingredients

1poundchicken cutlets

¼teaspoonsalt, divided

¼teaspoonground pepper, divided

½cupslivered oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, plus 1 tablespoon oil from the jar

½cupfinely chopped shallots

½cupdry white wine

½cupheavy cream

2tablespoonschopped fresh parsley

Directions

Sprinkle chicken with 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Heat sun-dried tomato oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook, turning once, until browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165°F, about 6 minutes total. Transfer to a plate.

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Add sun-dried tomatoes and shallots to the pan. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Increase heat to high and add wine. Cook, scraping up any browned bits, until the liquid has mostly evaporated, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and stir in cream, any accumulated juices from the chicken and the remaining 1/8 teaspoon each salt and pepper; simmer for 2 minutes. Return the chicken to the pan and turn to coat with the sauce. Serve the chicken topped with the sauce and parsley.

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Equipment

Large skillet

Frequently Asked Questions

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for approximately 3 days. When reheating the cutlets in the cream sauce, use a saucepan over medium-low heat. If the mixture appears too thick, add a couple of tablespoons of water, or you could add broth if available.

Yes, you can. Boneless skinless chicken thighs are a good alternative to chicken cutlets. If you’re using chicken thighs, be sure to trim them well (they tend to have more fat than breasts). Chicken thighs typically don’t come thin-cut, so you can pound them with a meat mallet or a small heavy pot to make them thinner, or just cook them a little bit longer on each side until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165°F. Please note that using chicken thighs will alter the nutritional profile of the recipe.

These saucy sun-dried tomato chicken cutlets go with just about anything. For a low-carb meal, serve them over zucchini noodles or cookedspaghetti squash. They’re great served over whole-wheat spaghetti or orzo as well. Brown rice or farro would be a welcome addition as would a toasted slice of crusty bread to sop up any leftover sauce.

EatingWell Magazine, November 2019

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)324Calories19gFat8gCarbs25gProtein

Nutrition Facts(per serving)

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