Marry Me Chicken

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introduction

Marry Me Chicken is a creamy, tangy chicken dish with sun-dried tomatoes and parmesan. It cooks in one pan and feels special but is easy to make. If you like simple chicken dishes, you might also enjoy delicious chicken salad recipes for lighter meals.

why make this recipe

This dish tastes rich and bright. It needs few ingredients and little time. You can make it on a weeknight or for guests. It uses pantry items like dried oregano and sun-dried tomatoes to add big flavor.

how to make Marry Me Chicken

• Pat the chicken dry and coat in flour.
• Heat olive oil in a large, deep frying pan over medium heat.
• Brown the chicken 5 minutes on each side until golden.
• Remove chicken and turn heat to low.
• Add garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, and paprika. Stir 3–5 minutes until garlic softens.
• Pour in cream, chicken stock, and add parmesan. Season with salt and pepper and stir.
• Return chicken to the sauce, cover, and cook 5 minutes.
• Turn the chicken and cook another 5 minutes. Check it is cooked through.
• Remove from heat. Sprinkle basil and squeeze half a lemon over the dish before serving.

Ingredients :

• 650 g Chicken breast (skinless and boneless)
• 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, Just the juice
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions :

Coat the chicken breasts in the flour. In a large, deep frying pan, heat the oil over a medium heat. When it is 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.

how to serve Marry Me Chicken

Serve hot with pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread. Spoon plenty of sauce over the chicken. Add a simple green salad or steamed vegetables on the side.

how to store Marry Me Chicken

Cool the chicken to room temperature. Put it in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove over low heat or in the microwave until just hot. For longer storage, freeze for up to 2 months in a freezer-safe container. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

tips to make Marry Me Chicken

• Dry the chicken well so the flour sticks and the chicken browns.
• Use a heavy pan so the sauce cooks evenly.
• Taste the sauce and add salt and pepper at the end.
• Do not overcook the chicken; check with a knife to ensure no pink inside.
• Save some basil to sprinkle fresh at the end for bright flavor.

variation (if any)

• Use sun-dried tomato paste or chopped roasted red peppers if you don’t have sun-dried tomatoes.
• Swap chicken breasts for thighs; cook a bit longer until done.
• For a lighter version, use half cream and half milk or a light cream.
• Add mushrooms or spinach to the sauce for extra vegetables.

FAQs

Q: Can I use frozen chicken?
A: Yes. Thaw fully in the fridge before cooking for even results.

Q: Is there a non-dairy option?
A: Use a dairy-free cream alternative and a nutritional yeast or a vegan parmesan for flavor.

Q: How can I tell the chicken is cooked?
A: Cut into the thickest part; juices should run clear and there should be no pink. An internal temperature of 75°C (165°F) is safe.

Q: Can I make the sauce ahead?
A: You can make the sauce and store it separately for 1–2 days, then reheat and add freshly cooked chicken.

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