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Marry Me Chicken is the newest food fad to take over social media, and you better get ready to fall in love with it. This one-of-a-kind take on a traditional dish is making waves in the world of cooking, and do you want to know the best part? It does not include tomatoes in the preparation. The meal known as "Marry Me Chicken" is rich in flavour and creamy in texture. It is made with succulent chicken, fragrant herbs, and a delectable sauce that will leave you longing for more. This recipe is likely to make you fall in love, whether you're trying to impress your guests or just want to blow your own taste buds. Prepare yourself to produce a dish that will make your heart race by putting on your apron and getting ready to cook it.
Supposedly, a Glamour magazine fashion editor shared a simple recipe for roasted lemon chicken with her assistant. Her partner gobbled up the chicken that had been prepared for him by her assistant. Then he made a proposal.
The chicken was cooked by three other ladies at the magazine, and their partners also proposed. According to the back of Glamour's 2011 cookbook, 100 Recipes Every Woman Should Know: Engagement Chicken and 99 Other Fabulous Dishes to Get You Everything You Want, the magazine's editors have heard of more than 60 women getting engaged after making the chicken.
Even though the dish does not have a particularly significant historical background or origin, it rose to prominence as a result of the delectable blend of flavours and velvety consistency that it offers. The meal is frequently referred to as "Marry Me Chicken" due to the fact that it is so delicious and satiating that it has the ability to inspire a person to fall in love with the dish.
Here’s how to make your own without using the pricey tomatoes
Ingredients:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves of garlic, minced
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup pesto sauce
Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Method: Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Put the chicken breasts in the pan and cook them for about four to five minutes on each side, or until they become a golden brown colour. Take out of the pan and put to the side. Add minced garlic to the same pan and sauté for 1 minute, or until fragrant. Scrape the browned bits off the bottom of the pan and add chicken broth to the skillet. Incorporate the heavy cream and bring the dish to a low simmer. Stir in the pesto sauce to the pan. The chicken breasts should be returned to the pan and the sauce should be poured over them.
cook covered for 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is done and the sauce has thickened.Top with basil leaves and serve immediately. The creamy pesto sauce and savoury chicken in this Marry Me Chicken with Pesto dish are a match made in heaven.