Introduction
The name for this dish isn’t an exaggeration—it’s just that good. While I can’t make any official guarantees, I can promise this creamy, savory, and restaurant-quality chicken dish will impress anyone you make it for. It was a random weeknight experiment that is now my go-to “date night in” meal.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Restaurant-Quality at Home: Tastes like something you’d get at a high-end Italian restaurant.
- Incredible Cream Sauce: The combination of sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and Parmesan is addictive.
- One-Pan Meal: The entire dish comes together in a single skillet.
- Surprisingly Fast: You can have this impressive meal on the table in about 30 minutes.
- Perfect for a Special Occasion: It’s the ultimate date night or “I want to impress” dinner.
Ingredients
You’ll need the following ingredients:
- 2 large chicken breasts, sliced in half horizontally to make 4 thin cutlets
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (in oil), drained and chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, and pepper. Dredge the thin chicken cutlets in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken for 3-5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken to a plate and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits.
- Stir in the heavy cream, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, grated Parmesan, oregano, and red pepper flakes.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 3-5 minutes, until it has thickened slightly.
- Return the cooked chicken (and any juices) to the skillet, nestling it into the sauce. Let it simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in the fresh basil, reserving a few leaves for garnish.
- Serve immediately, spooning extra sauce over the chicken.
Tips
This dish is best served with something to soak up that incredible sauce. Mashed potatoes, orzo, or a loaf of crusty bread are all perfect companions.