Description
A rich, creamy, and tangy one-pan chicken dish featuring sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan cheese that is ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (approx. 1.5 lbs / 680g)
- 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil (75g)
- 1 cup heavy cream (240ml)
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (100g)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (2 tbsp)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning (2g)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (30ml)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season generously with salt and black pepper. Pound to 1/2 inch thickness if thick.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove chicken and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic and Italian seasoning to the pan, stirring for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream, scraping up brown bits from the bottom. Simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and stir to combine.
- Reduce heat to low. Sprinkle in Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
- Return chicken to the pan, spooning sauce over the top. Let sit for 1 minute to reheat.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil or parsley if desired.
Notes
Drain sun-dried tomatoes well to prevent a watery sauce. Grate your own Parmesan to avoid grainy texture from anti-caking agents. Do not boil the sauce after adding cheese to prevent separation. This recipe is naturally gluten-free but check Parmesan labels. It does not freeze well due to the dairy sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast wit
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 35
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 45
Keywords: Marry Me Chicken, creamy chicken, sun-dried tomato, one-pan dinner, easy weeknight meal, Parmesan chicken, 5-ingredient recipe