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Romance-Ready Creamy Chicken

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A delightful dish combining succulent chicken, velvety cream, and aromatic herbs, perfect for special occasions or weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2.5 chicken breasts (pounded thin for even cooking)
  • ½ tsp salt (for seasoning the chicken)
  • ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper (for a mild kick)
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour (for light coating and crispiness)
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil divided (for sautéing chicken and veggies)
  • 3 Tbsp unsalted butter divided (adds richness to sauce and browning)
  • ¾ onion (thinly sliced for caramelized flavor)
  • 5 cloves garlic minced (for aromatic depth)
  • 2 tsp Italian herb mix (blend of oregano, thyme, and basil)
  • ¾ Tbsp fresh parsley chopped (for a fresh bright note)
  • 1 ½ cups chicken broth (homemade or low-sodium)
  • 1 ¼ cups heavy cream room temperature (for velvety texture)
  • ⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil chopped (for tangy sweetness)
  • ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese (adds savory richness)
  • 1 ½ Tbsp fresh basil torn (for fresh herbal flavor)
  • ¾ 16 oz. box rigatoni cooked al dente (or any pasta you prefer)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken: Begin by placing the chicken between plastic wrap. Gently pound the chicken until about ½ inch thick. Season both sides with salt and pepper, then coat with flour.
  2. Sear the chicken: In a skillet over medium heat, heat 1½ tablespoons of olive oil and 1½ tablespoons of butter. Sear the chicken until it’s golden and cooked through, roughly 6-8 minutes per side. Once done, remove the chicken and let it rest.
  3. Sauté veggies: In the same skillet, add the leftover oil and butter along with the sliced onions and minced garlic. Sauté until the onions soften and caramelize beautifully.
  4. Create the sauce: Stir in the Italian herbs and parsley, then pour in the chicken broth. Remember to scrape up any delicious browned bits from the pan’s bottom. Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer.
  5. Finish the sauce: Whisk in the heavy cream and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Let the mixture simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally until the sauce begins to thicken.
  6. Cheesy goodness: Fold in the grated Parmesan and torn basil, stirring until the cheese melts smoothly into the sauce.
  7. Combine and serve: Finally, return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the creamy sauce over each piece. Serve immediately on top of the cooked pasta.

Notes

For a beautiful presentation, serve on a bed of rigatoni. Pair with a crisp green salad or seasonal vegetables.

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