Description
A heartwarming dish featuring tender chicken in a rich cream sauce, perfect for any cozy evening.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and sear until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes each. Remove and set aside.
- Create the sauce: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and Italian seasoning, cooking for about 1 minute. Then, stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes, followed by heavy cream. Allow the mixture to bubble gently.
- Add cheese: Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce thickens.
- Combine: Return the seared chicken to the skillet. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes, allowing the chicken to soak up the delicious sauce.
- Serve: Plate the dish, garnishing with fresh basil.
Notes
Choose quality chicken breasts for tenderness and allow the sauce to simmer for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Italian