Lighter ‘Marry Me’ Chicken
Only 523 calories per portion (serves 2 people) and contains 41g of protein per serving. This is the lighter version of the viral marry me chicken. Serve this with my famous hasselback potatoes and some green veggies.
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Servings: 2
Calories: 523kcal
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts
- 40 g wholemeal flour
- ½ tsp each of salt and black pepper
- 1 onion diced
- 3 cloves of garlic minced
- 200 ml chicken stock
- 100 ml half fat crème fraiche
- 25 g parmesan grated
- 2 tbsp sun dried tomato paste
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 15 g basil rough chopped
Instructions
- Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthways to make two thinner fillets.
- Mix the wholemeal flour with salt and pepper, then coat the chicken breasts in the seasoned flour.
- Heat some cooking oil in a large frying pan over a medium to high heat. Cook the chicken until it’s golden on both sides. Once golden, remove it from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the onion and cook until it softens.
- Chuck in the garlic and cook for a further minute.
- Pour in the chicken stock and stir through the half-fat crème fraiche. Stir well and bring to a low simmer.
- Stir in the sun-dried tomato paste, oregano, and parmesan, then get the chicken back into the pan.
- Simmer for a few minutes, until the sauce thickens, and the chicken is cooked through.
- Stir through the fresh basil right before serving, then taste for seasoning. Dish it up and enjoy.
Notes
If you're looking for a healthy chicken dinner that feels like a hug in a bowl, this Lighter Marry Me Chicken is the one. Creamy, flavour-packed, and ridiculously satisfying – all for just 523 calories per portion and over 40g of protein. Whether you're cooking for a date, your mate, or just feeding yourself something proper after a long day, this recipe delivers every time.
I first shared a version of this dish in my debut cookbook Watts Cooking, and it quickly became a fan favourite. This new twist keeps all the flavour but cuts back on the calories, making it perfect for anyone chasing balance without sacrificing taste. The name? Some say it’s so good it'll get you a proposal. I say it’s because every ingredient marries together beautifully.
Pair it with my hasselback potatoes and a pile of green veg and you've got an easy, comforting, high-protein meal you’ll want on repeat.
Nutrition
Calories: 523kcal | Carbohydrates: 27.6g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 18.9g