Description
A creamy, tangy chicken dish with sun-dried tomatoes and parmesan that cooks in one pan, ideal for weeknights or entertaining.
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 to taste
Instructions
- 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 for 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.
Notes
Serve with pasta, rice or crusty bread. Keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days, or can be frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan Frying and Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian