Description
A rich, creamy, and tangy chicken dish featuring sun-dried tomatoes and parmesan that cooks in just 30 minutes. This one-pan meal is perfect for busy weeknights and tastes like restaurant-quality comfort food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (packed in oil)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- 8 ounces pasta (fettuccine or penne)
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season generously with salt and pepper. If thick, slice horizontally to create cutlets.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F). Remove chicken and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the same skillet. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and scrape up browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Add heavy cream, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Simmer gently for 3-4 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken.
- Remove skillet from heat. Stir in grated parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Return chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over it. Simmer for 1-2 minutes to heat through.
- Serve chicken and sauce over cooked pasta, garnished with fresh basil and extra parmesan.
Notes
Do not overcrowd the pan when searing chicken to ensure a good crust. Always remove the pan from heat before adding parmesan to prevent a grainy sauce. Reserve pasta water to adjust sauce consistency if needed. This dish does not freeze well due to the dairy content; store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast wit
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 35
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