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How Long to Cook Marry Me Chicken (Skillet, Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce) in the cast iron

Specification: Sear-dusted chicken cutlets browned in oil, simmered in sun-dried tomato, garlic, and parmesan cream sauce

Target Temp

375°F (191°C) Stovetop Medium

Stovetop Sear

Total Time

15–18 mins

Total Cook Window

Flip Mark

Turnover Point

Internal Safe Temp

165°F (74°C)

USDA Safe Pull

COOK MODE

Live timer · flip prompt · target temp · rest stage

Start cook

3-Step Execution Protocol

Preheat & Prep

Heat cast iron skillet over 375°F (191°C) Stovetop Medium until lightly smoking. Prepare marry me chicken (skillet, sun-dried tomato cream sauce) (Sear-dusted chicken cutlets browned in oil, simmered in sun-dried tomato, garlic, and parmesan cream sauce). Spray lightly with high-smoke-point oil.

Cook & Flip

Cook for 15–18 mins. Flip at the 5-minute mark for even browning.

Check & Rest

Chicken cutlets reach 165°F; sauce is thick, rich, and bubbling with melted parmesan and sun-dried tomato oil Confirm internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Rest for 3 minutes before serving.

Verification Basis & Testing Rig

USDA FSIS Poultry Guidelines & America's Test Kitchen Weeknight Skillet Science

Pro Tip: Deglaze the cast iron fond with chicken broth before adding the cream; the browned bits dissolve into the sauce, giving it deep savory backbone.

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