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Creamy One-Skillet Garlic Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

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A quick and easy one-skillet chicken dish featuring tender chicken breasts simmered in a creamy garlic sauce with tangy sun-dried tomatoes. Perfect for cozy dinners with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds / 700 grams)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (preferably packed in oil)
  • 1 cup chicken broth (240 ml)
  • ¾ cup heavy cream (180 ml)
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (about 50 grams)
  • A small handful fresh basil or parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and pepper. (5 minutes)
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken breasts and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown but not fully cooked. Remove chicken and set aside. (10 minutes)
  3. Lower heat to medium. Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly to avoid burning. (1 minute)
  4. Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another minute to infuse oils. (1 minute)
  5. Pour in 1 cup chicken broth, scraping the pan bottom to loosen browned bits. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly reduced. (3 minutes)
  6. Add ¾ cup heavy cream and ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese. Stir and simmer gently until sauce thickens, about 3-4 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. (5 minutes)
  7. Return chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Reduce heat to low, cover loosely, and simmer for 8-10 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) and sauce thickens further. (10 minutes)
  8. Sprinkle chopped fresh basil or parsley over the chicken before serving. (1 minute)

Notes

If sauce is too thin, remove chicken and simmer sauce uncovered to thicken. Keep heat low when simmering to prevent cream from curdling. Use a thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F (74°C). For dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk and Parmesan with nutritional yeast.

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Keywords: garlic chicken, one skillet chicken, creamy chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, easy dinner, quick chicken recipe, comfort food

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