Description
This creamy garlic chicken recipe with sun-dried tomatoes is an easy and delicious meal perfect for any night of the week!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 counts boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 counts garlic cloves (minced)
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 1¼ cups heavy cream
- ½ cup parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1 teaspoon salt (or less, to taste)
- ¼ paprika
- ¼ ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh basil (chopped)
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry. Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. The chicken will finish cooking in the sauce later.
- Cook the Garlic: In the same skillet add the minced garlic. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
- Make the Cream Sauce: Add the sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet. Pour in the heavy cream and stir. Add the parmesan cheese, basil (if dry) and paprika, and simmer the sauce for 3–4 minutes, until slightly thickened. If using fresh basil, add it just before adding the chicken.
- Finish Cooking the Chicken: Return the chicken to the skillet. Spoon the sauce over the chicken and simmer for 5–7 minutes. Add parsley. The chicken is fully cooked when it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Garnish with more basil and parsley, and serve while it is hot.
Notes
- This recipe pairs well with pasta or rice for a complete meal.
- Adjust the seasoning to taste, particularly the salt and pepper, based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 140mg