Chicken Breasts with Sun Dried Tomato Sauce
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this irresistibly creamy Chicken Breasts with Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce. Perfectly seared, golden chicken is paired with a luscious, flavor-packed sauce made from savory garlic, rich Parmesan cheese, and the bold sweetness of sun-dried tomatoes. The sauce, thickened with a touch of flour and balanced with chicken broth and heavy cream, clings beautifully to the tender chicken for a restaurant-quality dish at home. Finished with a sprinkling of fresh basil, this recipe is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ready in just 40 minutes, it's a versatile main course you can pair with pasta, rice, or roasted vegetables, making it ideal for both busy weeknights and special occasions. Whether you're craving comfort food or looking to impress, this creamy sun-dried tomato chicken is sure to deliver!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 0.5 cup Sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil), chopped
- 1 tablespoon All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons Fresh basil leaves, chopped
Instructions
Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear for 5-6 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
Stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
Sprinkle the flour over the sun-dried tomatoes and garlic, stirring well to coat. Cook the flour for 1 minute to eliminate the raw taste.
Gradually pour in the chicken broth while stirring constantly, making sure to dissolve the flour completely. Let the mixture simmer for 2 minutes.
Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Continue to cook for 3-4 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top. Let them simmer in the sauce for 5 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Garnish with fresh basil before serving. Pair with pasta, rice, or a side of vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2749 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 174.5 g | 224% | |
| Saturated Fat | 61.9 g | 310% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 794 mg | 265% | |
| Sodium | 4872 mg | 212% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.5 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.6 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.7 g | ||
| Protein | 237.6 g | 475% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 436 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 13.7 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 3898 mg | 83% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
