Be my guest

Light the candles, it's time to entertain friends, family, or even a romantic date, with a dinner party feast that'll chase away the February blues.

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And you're sure to impress your guests with this delicious three-course meal that's restaurant quality at a fraction of the cost. So make someone's day and send out an invitation today...CREAMY CHICKEN CASSEROLE

■Serves: 4

Prep: 20 mins

■Cook: 45 mins

Difficulty: Easy

INGREDIENTS

• 30g plain flour

• 4 chicken breasts

• 125g sundried tomatoes in oil, drained and roughly chopped, 3tbsp oil reserved

• 1 red onion, finely chopped

• 3 garlic cloves, crushed or finely grated

• ½-1tsp chilli flakes (to taste)

• 2-3 thyme or oregano sprigs, leaves picked, or 1 tsp mixed dried herbs

• 150ml double cream

• 250ml chicken stock

• 35g Parmesan, grated

• 8-10 basil leaves, torn, to serve

• Lemon wedges, to serve (optional)

METHOD

1. Put the flour on a plate and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Coat the chicken in the flour.

2. Heat 2tbsp of the sundried tomato oil in a large, lidded frying pan over a medium heat and fry the chicken for 8-10 mins until golden all over, but not cooked through. Set the chicken aside on a plate.