Let’s get cooking! Here’s how you can bring this delicious dish to life:

1. Start by seasoning your chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. This was a trick my mom taught me to ensure the chicken is flavorful through and through.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for about 5-6 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the garlic, as it can turn bitter.
4. Add the sliced roasted red peppers to the skillet, stirring occasionally for about 2 minutes.
5. Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any bits from the bottom of the pan. This step adds depth to the sauce, much like the rich stories shared at our family table.
6. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream, allowing the sauce to simmer and thicken for about 5 minutes.
7. Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce over each piece. Let everything simmer together for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
8. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving, adding a touch of freshness reminiscent of the herb gardens back home.