Description
A delicious and creamy chicken dish featuring sun-dried tomatoes, perfect for a comforting dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet. Cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Pour in the heavy cream and add the Italian seasoning. Stir well to combine and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, covering it with the creamy sauce. Cook for an additional 5 minutes to heat through and allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve the chicken topped with fresh basil leaves for garnish.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or a lower fat alternative.
- This dish pairs well with pasta or rice for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg