It’s no surprise that the UK’s most loved recipe last month was ‘marry me chicken’. The name says it all – good enough to inspire a proposal, and certainly good enough to become a regular in your family’s meal rotation. With over 300 five-star ratings on our recipe, it’s a fuss-free, flavour-packed casserole that’s well worth trying for yourself. Join the Good Food community in celebrating this simple yet show-stopping dish.
For further inspiration, why not explore more chicken recipes, discover our top easy weeknight dinners for family or try our easy midweek meals?
It’s officially soup season, and there’s nothing better than coming in from a crisp, chilly day and wrapping your hands around a steaming bowl. This recipe packs an extra warming punch with a hint of chilli, while the crème fraîche gives it a beautifully creamy finish. Follow along with our step-by-step video to get it just right – and you’ll be joining the many fans who’ve said it was “the best recipe they’d found”. High praise indeed, and we believe it’s well-deserved.
If you liked this, you may also like our top autumn soup recipes.
A roast is one of the most versatile dinners – you can dress it up for a special occasion, such as Christmas dinner, or keep it low-effort for a weeknight. Our air fryer pork joint is just that: no need to heat the whole oven, only five minutes of prep, and you’ve got a succulent roast that’s fuss-free but still impressive.
Sometimes the last thing you want after a long day is to spend hours in the kitchen. This five-ingredient vegetable soup makes the most of what you already have, so there’s no need for a last-minute shop run – and it’s on the table in under 30 minutes. Simple, speedy and full of flavour, it’s proof that comforting meals don’t have to be complicated to taste incredible.
For more quick and easy vegetarian suppers, check out our quick vegetarian meals.
If you’re of Italian heritage, you might want to look away now. Our quick pizza dough recipe is a speedy weeknight winner, though purists might shudder at the short proving time. Not everyone has hours to wait for a fluffy base, so this recipe keeps things simple with just five minutes of proving. Top with our pizza sauce and your favourite toppings for a personalised pizza the whole family will love.
Looking for ways to keep your pizza exciting? Discover our top pizza topping ideas for inspiration.
While we Brits may not always get a great culinary reputation, we do know our way around a good stew. Our classic beef stew proves it, boasting over 600 five-star ratings. Slow-cook braising steak for 8-10 hours on a low heat for melt-in-the-mouth tenderness – perfect for putting on in the morning and forgetting about until dinner. Other countries might argue (not entirely unfairly) that this doesn’t quite count as “proper” cooking… but the results speak for themselves.
Read our review of the best slow cookers for delicious faff-free meals.
Save money and skip the Friday takeaway with this easy butter chicken recipe – you’ll get even better results at home in under an hour (probably less time than waiting for a delivery!). Serve with fluffy pilau rice, or turn it into a full Indian-inspired feast with naan breads, sides like pakoras and bhajis, and cooling dips such as raita and mango chutney.
Whizz up a fresh homemade pesto in under 15 minutes with just five ingredients. Make it while your pasta cooks, and you’ll have a complete meal on the table in no time. But pesto isn’t just for pasta – it’s wonderfully versatile, perfect for bakes like our creamy pesto chicken or drizzled over pizza, such as our sausage & pesto pizza.
Creamy chicken is clearly a winner this autumn, with our creamy Tuscan chicken also ranking as one of our top-rated recipes. Keep it feeling fresh week after week by switching up your choice of carb – we love it on orzo with spring greens, but it’s just as delicious over fluffy rice or buttery mashed potatoes.
For this chicken stroganoff, feel free to use chicken thigh fillets if you prefer, and substitute half-fat sour cream for a lighter twist. Don’t let any leftovers go to waste – freeze them and enjoy another day if you can’t finish it all at once.
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