Divine Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil 'Marry Me' Chicken Skillet

Ingredients

• 4 pieces chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes, in oil, drained
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped

Method

1. 01
   Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
2. 02
   Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
3. 03
   In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
4. 04
   Pour in the chicken broth and scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Allow to simmer for 2-3 minutes.
5. 05
   Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Stir until the sauce is creamy and the cheese has melted.
6. 06
   Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning sauce over the top. Let them simmer in the sauce for 5 minutes to soak up the flavors.
7. 07
   Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving. Serve hot with your choice of side.