Marry Me Chicken: The Dish That Will Make Him Propose

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: milk

Coconut cream is lower in calories, while milk is more budget-friendly.

chicken breasts

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Chicken thighs are more flavorful and cheaper than breasts.

Parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and a good cheese substitute.

Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, mixing to coat evenly.

Dredge the seasoned chicken in flour, shaking off excess flour.

Heat oil and butter in a pan over medium-high heat.

Add the chicken breasts to the pan and brown one side for 5 minutes.

Flip the chicken and brown the other side for another 5 minutes.

Remove the browned chicken from the pan and set aside.

In the same pan, cook chopped onions and minced garlic for 30 seconds, stirring constantly to avoid burning.

Add a little tomato paste to the pan for color and mix well.

Pour in chicken stock and stir to combine.

Add sliced sundried tomatoes to the mixture.

Stir in double cream or heavy cream and let it cook.

Add Italian seasoning and optional pepper to taste, stirring to combine.

Add salt to taste and then mix in cheese, adjusting quantity for thickness preference.

Return the chicken to the pan and spoon sauce over it.

Reduce heat to medium and cook for 7 to 10 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

Garnish with parsley and add spinach, cooking until wilted.

Serve the dish by itself or with pasta, rice, or potatoes.

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