‘Marry me' chicken recipe

1. Tip enough plain flour onto a dinner plate to cover it well. Season the chicken breasts on both sides and coat in the plain flour, shaking off any excess.
2. Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a non-stick frying pan, and over a medium-high heat fry the chicken breasts for 5 mins on each side or until golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside on a plate while you make the sauce.
3. Heat the remaining 1 tbsp oil and gently fry the onion and garlic over a medium heat for 5-7 mins, until softened. Add the cream, chicken stock, most of the sundried tomatoes (reserve a few to serve), chilli flakes and mixed herbs.
4. Stir to combine then add the chicken breasts back to the pan. Simmer gently for 10-12 mins or until the chicken is cooked through. You might need to turn your chicken breasts over if they’re big, to cook evenly.
5. Stir though the Parmesan and scatter over the remaining sundried tomatoes along with the fresh basil to serve.

*Check your stock is GF.

Tip: You could also serve yours with pasta, if you fancy.

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What is 'Marry me' chicken and why is it called that?

'Marry me' chicken is called that because it's such a delicious dish that it could prompt a proposal! Lindsay Funston created 'Marry me' chicken, which was a Tuscan-style chicken reicpe for Delish in 2016. It was said to be so amazing that a video producer tasted it and declared 'I'd marry for you that chicken!'. Glamour magazine also ran an 'Engagement' chicken dish back in 1982. It's said that magazine staff cooked the dish for their boyfriends and it led to some proposals.

What to serve with 'Marry me' chicken​?

You can serve 'Marry me' chicken with mash, roasties or crispy potatoes. You could also serve it with pasta, if you prefer. Include a green veg of your choice, we suggest Tenderstem broccoli, but it could be regular broccoli, peas or fresh greens. We've plenty of side dishes for inspiration.

What ingredients are needed for 'Marry me' chicken?

The main ingredients needed for 'Marry me' chicken are chicken breasts, Mediterranean-style flavouring, a little spice and cream. There are many variations of 'Marry me' chicken but these are the core ingredients often used.

Can you freeze 'Marry me' chicken​?

Cream sauces don't tend to thaw very well, but if you really have to, you could try freezing it. Cool completely and store well before freezing for up to 3 months. For more tips, take a look at our love your freezer guide.