Description
Tender chicken breasts simmered in a creamy Parmesan and sun-dried tomato sauce — this comforting, flavor-packed dish is quick enough for weeknights yet elegant enough for entertaining.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1½ pounds)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (drained if oil-packed)
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning (or mix of oregano and thyme)
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and half the Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken on both sides until golden (about 4–5 minutes per side). Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Add minced garlic to the pan and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits. Stir in cream, sun-dried tomatoes, remaining seasoning, red pepper flakes (if using), and Parmesan. Stir until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for about 10 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and sauce is thickened.
- Stir in chopped basil. Serve hot with extra sauce spooned over the chicken.
Notes
- Do not substitute milk for heavy cream — it will thin the sauce too much.
- Sun-dried tomatoes add unique flavor; substitute with lemon juice for brightness if omitted.
- Serve with pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, or vegetables.
- Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days. Reheat gently with added liquid if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
