Here’s a rich and flavorful recipe for Chicken in Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce 🍗🍅🥛 — perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special meal.
Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 4 Chicken Breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 small Onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- ½ cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes, chopped (oil-packed preferred)
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- ½ cup Chicken Broth
- ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
- 1 tsp Italian Seasoning (optional)
- Fresh Basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Cook the Chicken
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown (not fully cooked through). Remove and set aside.
2. Make the Sauce
- In the same skillet, add onion and sauté 2–3 minutes until translucent.
- Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine.
- Add Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Simmer 3–5 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
3. Finish Cooking the Chicken
- Return chicken breasts to the skillet, spoon sauce over them.
- Cover and simmer 5–7 minutes until chicken is cooked through (internal temp 165°F / 74°C).
4. Serve
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley.
- Serve with pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes to soak up the creamy sauce.
✅ Tips
- For extra richness, use cream and half-and-half mix.
- You can blend some of the sun-dried tomatoes for a smoother sauce.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick.
If you want, I can also make a slow cooker version of this creamy sun-dried tomato chicken so it’s hands-off and extra tender.
Do you want me to share that slow cooker version?
