Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken
This creamy chicken dish features tender breasts simmered in a flavorful sauce of sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and Parmesan. Rich and garlicky, it’s perfect for an impressive dinner.
Equipment
- 1 skillet for searing chicken and making sauce
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season evenly with salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken for 5 to 6 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the pan to loosen browned bits.
- Add heavy cream, Dijon mustard, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes if using, then simmer for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Return the chicken breasts to the pan and simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley, and serve over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes as desired.
Notes
- Add fresh spinach for extra color and nutrition.
- Use chicken thighs for a juicier texture.
- A splash of white wine enhances the sauce depth.
- Substitute cream with half-and-half for lighter sauce.
- Ideal for romantic date nights.