Description
A quick and easy creamy sun-dried tomato chicken breast recipe perfect for busy weeknights, featuring a tangy, silky sauce and juicy chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 to 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil, drained)
- ¾ cup heavy cream (180 ml)
- ½ cup chicken broth (120 ml)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- A handful fresh basil or parsley, chopped (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Warm until shimmering but not smoking.
- Add the chicken breasts to the pan and cook undisturbed for 5-6 minutes until golden brown on the bottom. Flip and cook the other side for another 5 minutes. The chicken will not be fully cooked yet.
- Remove the chicken breasts from the pan and tent loosely with foil to keep warm.
- Lower the heat to medium. Add another teaspoon of olive oil if needed. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Pour in the chicken broth and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon.
- Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Simmer gently, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 3-4 minutes.
- Return the chicken breasts to the pan, nestle them into the sauce, spoon some sauce over the top, and simmer gently for another 5 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Stir in chopped basil or parsley and fresh lemon juice to finish the sauce.
- Serve the chicken breasts hot with plenty of sauce spooned over, paired with your favorite sides.
Notes
If the sauce gets too thick, stir in a splash of chicken broth or cream to loosen it. If too thin, simmer a bit longer but watch closely to avoid scorching. Dry chicken well before searing for a golden crust. Use oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes for best texture; rehydrate dry-packed if needed. Optional additions include fresh herbs, red pepper flakes for heat, or swapping cream for lighter alternatives.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast wit
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 28
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