Description
A delicious and comforting dish featuring tender chicken breasts in a creamy, savory sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and parmesan, perfect for a romantic dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Fresh basil, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pan to mix in any brown bits.
- Stir in the heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, and red pepper flakes. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Add the parmesan cheese, oregano, and thyme. Stir until the sauce thickens slightly, about 2-3 minutes.
- Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning some sauce over each piece.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
- Once cooked, garnish with freshly chopped basil before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in olive oil, garlic, and herbs for an hour before cooking. Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or coconut milk for lighter or lactose-free options.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chicken, creamy chicken, romantic dinner, easy chicken recipe, Italian cuisine