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Name: Marry Me Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 650 g chicken breast, skinless and boneless (about 4); 50 g plain flour; 1 tbsp olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed; 150 g sun-dried tomatoes, drained; 1 tsp dried oregano; 2 tsp paprika; 150 ml double cream; 200 ml chicken stock; 50 g parmesan cheese, grated; 15 g fresh basil leaves; 0.5 lemon, juice only; sea salt to taste; black pepper to taste

Succulent, creamy, cheesy chicken in a sun-dried tomato sauce that's fuss-free but impressive. Perfect for a special dinner that's sure to impress.

By Marcus Rivera, Kitchen Tips Editor

Prep: 5 minCook: 25 minServes: 4

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Chicken is the workhorse of the home kitchen, and this recipe proves that familiar does not have to mean boring. This marry me chicken transforms an everyday protein into something genuinely crave-worthy — the kind of meal your family will request by name and that you can confidently add to your regular rotation.

Add the garlic after the other aromatics have softened — it burns faster than onions and can turn bitter if it hits high heat for too long.

This recipe scales easily for larger groups and leftovers reheat well for lunches throughout the week. Feel free to adjust the seasonings to suit your taste — cooking is always better when you make a recipe your own. Pair it with a simple side salad or your favorite grain for a complete meal.

Ingredients

650 g chicken breast, skinless and boneless (about 4)
50 g plain flour
1 tbsp olive oil
3 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
150 g sun-dried tomatoes, drained
1 tsp dried oregano
2 tsp paprika
150 ml double cream
200 ml chicken stock
50 g parmesan cheese, grated
15 g fresh basil leaves
1/2 lemon, juice only
sea salt to taste
black pepper to taste

Nutrition (Per 4 servings)*

566

Calories

48g

Protein

37g

Carbs

27g

Fat

Fiber

514mg

Sodium

* AI-estimated values only — not a substitute for professional nutrition labeling.

Instructions

Coat the chicken breasts in the flour.
In a large, deep frying pan, heat the oil over a medium heat. When it's hot, carefully add the chicken breasts. Cook for 5 minutes. Flip and cook for a further 5 minutes.
Remove the chicken breasts to a plate, turn the heat under the pan to low and add the garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, oregano and paprika. Stir for 3-5 minutes until the garlic is softened.
Add the cream, stock, parmesan and plenty of salt and pepper and give everything a good stir.
Sit the chicken back in the sauce. Put the lid on the pan and cook for 5 minutes. Turn the chicken and cook for another 5 minutes.
Check the chicken is cooked through. Remove the pan from the heat, sprinkle over the basil leaves and the squeeze of half a lemon.