Name: Recipe Marry Me Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 650 g chicken breast, skinless and boneless (about 4 pieces); 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 and freshly ground black pepper

Recipe Marry Me Chicken

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This recipe marry me chicken is golden, creamy, and packed with sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan, and fresh basil in a rich Italian-style sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes and made in one pan, it's the kind of dinner that impresses everyone at the table.

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Total time: 30 minutes
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

650 g chicken breast, skinless and boneless (about 4 pieces) 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 and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Coat the chicken: Dust all chicken breasts evenly in the plain flour and shake off any excess.
Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large deep frying pan over medium heat. Add chicken breasts and cook for 5 minutes per side until golden, then remove to a plate.
Build the base: Turn the heat to low. Add garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, and paprika to the pan. Stir for 3 to 5 minutes until garlic softens and turns fragrant.
Add the sauce: Pour in the double cream and chicken stock. Add the grated parmesan and season well with salt and pepper. Stir everything together to combine.
Finish the chicken: Return the chicken breasts to the pan and nestle them into the sauce. Cover with a lid and cook for 5 minutes, then flip the chicken and cook covered for another 5 minutes.
Check and serve: Confirm the chicken is fully cooked through (165°F / 74°C internal temp). Remove from heat, scatter over the fresh basil leaves, and squeeze over the lemon juice. Serve immediately.

Notes

Cooking time: This will vary slightly depending on the thickness of your chicken breasts. Use a meat thermometer and look for an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Lemon juice: Add the lemon juice off the heat to prevent the sauce from curdling. If it does separate slightly, remove the chicken to a plate and whisk the sauce back together quickly. Nutritional values: Calories shown are for a single portion and do not include any sides.

Nutrition

Calories: 566
Fat: 27
Saturated fat: 13
Sugar: 17
Sodium: 514
Protein: 48
Carbohydrates: 37
Fiber: 6