Description
A creamy and flavorful chicken dish with sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan, perfect for special occasions and cozy dinners alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Fresh herbs (like basil or parsley) for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it shimmers.
- Sear the chicken breasts for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Set the chicken aside on a plate to rest.
- Sauté the minced garlic in the same skillet for about 1 minute.
- Create the creamy sauce by adding heavy cream and bringing to a gentle simmer.
- Mix in the Parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and Italian seasoning.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, cover, and simmer for 10-15 minutes until cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
You can prep the chicken and sauce a day in advance and store it in the refrigerator. Reheat gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 44g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
Keywords: chicken, creamy sauce, Italian, sun-dried tomatoes, one pan dinner