Description
Succulent chicken in a sun-dried tomato cream sauce brings Mediterranean magic to dinner tables with rich, velvety flavors. Creamy, tangy sauce envelops perfectly seared chicken, inviting you to savor each luxurious bite of this elegant Italian-inspired dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 boneless (skinless) chicken breasts
Seasonings and Spices:
- Salt to taste
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Pepper to taste
Sauce and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil (chopped)
Instructions
- Liberally coat chicken breasts with salt and black pepper to enhance flavor and create a delectable seasoning layer.
- Preheat a large skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat, ensuring the pan is hot enough to create a golden-brown crust on the chicken.
- Carefully place seasoned chicken into the sizzling skillet, cooking each side for approximately 5 minutes until a rich golden color develops and the interior reaches a perfect white, indicating complete cooking.
- Transfer the perfectly cooked chicken to a separate plate, keeping it warm and preserving its juiciness.
- In the same skillet, introduce minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing for 60 seconds to release their aromatic essence and create a fragrant base for the sauce.
- Pour in chicken broth, heavy cream, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, grated Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning, stirring to combine and create a luxurious, creamy sauce.
- Allow the sauce to gently simmer, developing rich flavors and gradually thickening to a velvety consistency.
- Reintroduce the cooked chicken to the skillet, delicately coating each piece with the sumptuous sauce and letting it warm through for an additional 5 minutes.
- Finish the dish by scattering freshly torn basil leaves over the top, adding a burst of vibrant color and fresh herbaceous notes before serving.
Notes
- Swap chicken breasts for thighs to boost flavor and juiciness, maintaining the same cooking technique.
- Reduce heavy cream calories by using half-and-half or Greek yogurt for a lighter version without compromising taste.
- Create a gluten-free option by ensuring Parmesan cheese is certified and replacing traditional seasonings with certified gluten-free alternatives.
- Make the dish spicier by increasing red pepper flakes or adding a dash of cayenne for adventurous palates.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg