Confession: I used to avoid chicken like the plague. Dry, bland, and, frankly, a tad boring, it was the culinary equivalent of beige walls and beige sweaters. But then, fate (and a sun-drenched Italian cookbook) intervened. I stumbled upon a recipe that, quite literally, changed my life. A symphony of creamy, tangy, and garlicky goodness, smothered over the juiciest, most tender chicken my non-believing taste buds had ever encountered. This, my friends, is the tale of redemption. The story of how sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, shallots, and a splash of heavy cream transformed me from a chicken-craving coward to a dinnertime hero.
Intrigued? (I knew you would be!) Stick around, and I’ll unlock the secrets of this life-altering sauce. Learn how to coax melt-in-your-mouth tenderness from chicken breasts, whip up a flavor bomb in mere minutes, and impress your partner, family, or even that neighbor you secretly wish would bring over their sourdough starter. This isn’t just a recipe; it’s a declaration of culinary independence, a middle finger to blandness, and a love letter to sun-kissed tomato bliss.
So grab your skillet, pull up a chair, and get ready to experience chicken like never before. Because once you taste this dish, it’ll be the only one gracing your dinner table, be it a romantic tête-à-tête, a boisterous family feast, or a fancy-pants dinner party. Consider yourself warned: sun-dried tomato addiction is a delicious consequence.
How to Make This Chicken Recipe
Chicken with Sun Dried Tomatoes Cream Sauce is a dish that is sure to impress your family and friends. The juicy and tender chicken is smothered in a creamy, tangy, and flavorful sauce made with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, shallots, and heavy cream. This dish is perfect for a romantic dinner, a family meal, or even a dinner party.
The sun-dried tomatoes add a unique sweetness to the sauce and perfectly complement the savory flavor of the chicken. The cream sauce is also incredibly versatile and can be used in a variety of dishes, such as pasta, fish, and even vegetables. It’s a simple yet impressive recipe that will leave everyone at the table satisfied and wanting more. So, let’s get cooking!
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 22 minutes
Total time: 27 minutes
Servings: 6
To make this chicken with sun dried tomatoes cream sauce, you’ll need the following types of equipment and Ingredients.
EQUIPMENT
INGREDIENTS
- 1 tablespoon olive oil plus more if needed
- 2 tablespoon butter, divided
- 6 boneless and skinless chicken breasts halves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/3 cup sun dried tomatoes, julienned
- 1 teaspoon tomato paste
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 (14-ounces) can artichoke hearts halves
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon chopped basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
- Pound the chicken breast to 1/2 inch thickness to allow even cooking. Season the chicken generously with salt and pepper to taste.
- In a skillet, heat up the olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat. Swirl to coat the entire skillet.
- Add the chicken to the skillet, leaving about an inch in between each piece. Don’t overcrowd the skillet to allow the chicken to cook evenly and get a golden brown sear. If needed, sear the chicken in batches adding extra oil as needed.
- Cook chicken for 5 to 6 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate, cover, and keep warm.
- Add the remaining butter to the pan and lower the heat to medium-low. Add the garlic and cook for about a minute. Add the sundried tomatoes and tomato paste and cook stirring often for a few minutes.
- Add the chicken stock and with a wooden spoon scrape the bottom of the skillet to release the brown bits. Turn the heat to low and simmer for about 5 minutes. Add the artichoke hearts and the cream and bring to a boil.
- Decrease the heat to low and return the chicken and any collected juices to the skillet. Simmer for about 5 to 6 minutes. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Serve garnished with chopped basil or parsley (optional).
Tips to Make Perfect Chicken with Sun Dried Tomatoes Cream Sauce
- Marinated artichokes or artichokes packed in oil can make the sauce greasy and oily. For best results, use artichokes packed in water (or frozen ones).
- If using sun dried tomatoes in oil, drain the sun dried tomatoes very well. Too much oil can make the sauce greasy.
- According to the FDA, the chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees before consumption.
NUTRITION
Calories: 353kcal (18%) | Carbohydrates: 6g (2%) | Protein: 26g (52%) | Fat: 24g (37%) | Saturated Fat: 12g (75%) | Cholesterol: 137mg (46%) | Sodium: 260mg (11%) | Potassium: 715mg (20%) | Sugar: 3g (3%) | Vitamin A: 820IU (16%) | Vitamin C: 4.7mg (6%) | Calcium: 41mg (4%) | Iron: 1.1mg (6%)