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Romance-Ready Creamy Chicken

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A delightful creamy chicken dish served over rigatoni, perfect for date nights or special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 2.5 chicken breasts (pounded thin)
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil (divided)
  • 3 Tbsp unsalted butter (divided)
  • ¾ onion (thinly sliced)
  • 5 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 tsp Italian herb mix
  • ¾ Tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
  • 1 ½ cups chicken broth
  • 1 ¼ cups heavy cream (room temperature)
  • ⅓ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil (chopped)
  • ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 ½ Tbsp fresh basil (torn)
  • ¾ 16 oz. box rigatoni (cooked al dente)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken: Place the chicken between plastic wrap and gently pound until about ½ inch thick. Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper, then coat evenly with flour.
  2. Sear the chicken: Warm 1 ½ Tbsp oil and 1 ½ Tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken until golden and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes per side. Remove the chicken and let it rest.
  3. Sauté veggies: In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 ½ Tbsp oil and butter, sliced onions, and minced garlic. Sauté until the onions soften and begin to caramelize.
  4. Create the sauce: Stir in Italian herbs and parsley, then pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Reduce to a gentle simmer.
  5. Finish the sauce: Whisk in the heavy cream and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Cheesy goodness: Fold in the Parmesan and torn basil, stirring until the cheese melts and the sauce becomes wonderfully creamy.
  7. Combine and serve: Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over each piece, and serve immediately on top of the cooked pasta.

Notes

Serve with a side salad and a glass of Pinot Grigio for an elevated dining experience.

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