Description

A lightning-fast, one-pan weeknight dinner featuring tender chicken cutlets in a rich, creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and parmesan cheese.

Ingredients

Scale

2 large or 4 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs / 680g)
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and black pepper (to taste)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped and drained
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped

Instructions

Pat chicken breasts dry and slice horizontally into 1/2-inch thick cutlets. Season both sides generously with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken cutlets in a single layer for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F). Remove chicken and set aside, leaving fond in the pan.
Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Simmer for 1 minute.
Add heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
Reduce heat to low and gradually stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Do not let the sauce boil vigorously.
Return chicken to the skillet, nestling it into the sauce. Heat through for 1 minute. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes.
Garnish with fresh basil and serve immediately.

Notes

Slice chicken thin for faster cooking. Do not skip scraping the fond (browned bits) from the pan as it adds flavor. Grate your own Parmesan to avoid anti-caking agents that prevent smooth melting. If serving with pasta, reserve starchy pasta water to adjust sauce consistency. This recipe does not freeze well due to the dairy content.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken cutlet wit
Calories: 480
Sugar: 3
Sodium: 650
Fat: 32
Saturated Fat: 18
Carbohydrates: 8
Fiber: 1
Protein: 35

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