Description
The Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Skillet is a quick and delicious one-pan dinner featuring tender boneless chicken cooked in a rich and velvety sauce made from sun dried tomatoes, garlic, heavy cream, and fresh herbs. Perfect for busy weeknights, this Mediterranean-inspired dish offers bold, layered flavors with minimal cleanup, and can be easily customized with vegetables or dietary adaptations.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
Sauce & Flavoring
- 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream or half and half
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Garnish
- Fresh basil or parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts or thighs with salt and pepper on both sides. Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook each side until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side depending on thickness. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics and Sun Dried Tomatoes: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and chopped sun dried tomatoes. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, stirring constantly to avoid burning the garlic.
- Create the Creamy Sauce: Pour in heavy cream and stir well, scraping the bottom of the pan to incorporate browned bits. Let the mixture simmer for a few minutes until it thickens slightly. Add grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
- Combine and Simmer: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, nestling it into the sauce. Simmer on low heat for 5 minutes to allow the chicken to absorb the creamy, tangy flavors.
- Finish with Fresh Herbs: Turn off heat and sprinkle freshly chopped basil or parsley over the top for added freshness and color. Serve directly from the skillet for a rustic presentation.
Notes
- Use room temperature chicken for even cooking.
- Avoid overcrowding the pan; cook chicken in batches if needed to ensure a good sear.
- Reserve some sun dried tomatoes to add on top just before serving for extra flavor and texture.
- Simmer the sauce gently to prevent curdling or separating.
- Add fresh herbs at the end to keep their flavor bright and vibrant.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: sun dried tomato chicken, creamy chicken skillet, quick chicken dinner, Mediterranean chicken recipe, one-pan chicken dinner, gluten free chicken recipe
