Description
A burst of flavor and comfort, this creamy chicken dish pairs perfectly with sun-dried tomatoes for a romantic dinner or family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds / 700 grams), pounded slightly for even cooking
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, preferably extra virgin
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained
- 1 cup (240 ml) chicken broth
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) heavy cream
- 4 ounces (115 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- A handful fresh basil, chopped
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper. Let rest for about 5 minutes.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When shimmering, add chicken breasts and cook 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken and cover loosely with foil.
- Lower heat to medium. In the same pan, sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook 1-2 minutes to release flavor.
- Pour in 1 cup chicken broth, scraping the pan to lift browned bits. Simmer until reduced by half, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in 3/4 cup heavy cream. Soften cream cheese in a small bowl, then whisk into the pan until sauce is silky and lump-free.
- Add 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Stir well. Add red pepper flakes if desired.
- Return chicken breasts to the pan, nestle into sauce. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer gently for 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle chopped fresh basil over the top just before serving.
Notes
For deeper flavor, marinate chicken in olive oil, Italian seasoning, and garlic for a couple of hours before cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg