Description
This Chicken with Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Sauce is a quick and flavorful dish featuring tender pan-seared chicken breasts smothered in a rich, creamy sauce made with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and parmesan cheese. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion meal.
Ingredients
- 4 small chicken breasts (or 2 large, halved horizontally)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (oil-packed)
- 1/4 cup dry white wine (or chicken broth)
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup baby spinach (optional)
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in white wine (or chicken broth) and simmer for 1-2 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
- Stir in heavy cream, parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return chicken to the skillet and simmer for another 2-3 minutes until heated through and coated in the sauce.
- Optional: Add baby spinach and stir until wilted.
- Serve hot with pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
Notes
- Use oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes for best flavor and texture.
- Substitute white wine with chicken broth if preferred.
- Can be served with pasta, mashed potatoes, or vegetables.
- Chicken thighs can also be used instead of breasts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
