Description
This creamy chicken dish combines tender chicken with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil in a rich sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken and cook until browned on both sides, about 5 minutes per side.
- Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes; sauté for 2 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and basil; bring to a simmer.
- Return chicken to the skillet and cook until sauce thickens and chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Pair with pasta or vegetables for a complete meal. For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Fat: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Protein: 38g