Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Easy Recipe Guide
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano, thyme)
- to taste salt and pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- for garnish fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Add them to the skillet, cooking for about 6-8 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the sun-dried tomatoes, chicken broth, heavy cream, and Italian herbs. Stir well, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Allow the sauce to simmer gently for about 5-7 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, coating them with the creamy sun-dried tomato sauce. Let simmer for another 2-3 minutes to heat through.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve the chicken topped with the creamy sun-dried tomato sauce and fresh basil.
💡 Chef's Notes
Serve with fresh basil for garnish.