Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of this Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken, a delightful dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a luxurious sun-dried tomato cream sauce. Perfect for a cozy dinner at home or a special gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce:
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet, cook chicken breasts until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside.
- Prepare the sauce: In the same skillet, sauté onion, garlic, add sun-dried tomatoes, chicken broth, heavy cream, basil, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until thickened.
- Finish the dish: Stir in Parmesan cheese, return chicken to skillet, simmer in sauce. Garnish and serve hot.
Notes
- You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter version.
- This dish pairs well with pasta, rice, or roasted vegetables.
- If you prefer more heat, increase the crushed red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
