1.5poundsboneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
1tspkosher salt
0.5tspfreshly ground black pepper
2tbspolive oil
3clovesgarlicminced
0.5cuplow-sodium chicken broth
1cupheavy cream
0.5cupgrated Parmesan cheese
0.33cupsun-dried tomatoes in oildrained and finely chopped
1tspdried oregano
0.25tspcrushed red pepper flakes
0.25cupfresh basilthinly sliced
Equipment
Large skillet
Wooden spoon
measuring cups
Method
Pat the chicken breasts or thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides evenly with the salt and black pepper.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165°F. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside on a plate.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the minced garlic to the same skillet. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly, until it becomes fragrant.
Pour the chicken broth into the skillet, using a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Let it simmer for 1 minute. Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it has slightly thickened and is smooth.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, along with any accumulated juices. Spoon the sauce over the chicken and let it warm through for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the fresh basil just before serving.