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Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Skillet

Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Skillet
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A creamy, flavorful one-pan meal featuring tender chicken breasts cooked with tangy sun dried tomatoes in a rich, velvety sauce made from heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Ideal for quick weeknight dinners, this skillet dish is comforting, elegant, and customizable with fresh herbs and vegetables.

Ingredients

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Protein

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Produce

  • 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup fresh spinach or 2 tbsp fresh herbs (optional)

Pantry

  • 1/3 cup chopped sun dried tomatoes (drained if packed in oil)
  • 1 cup chicken broth or white wine
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter

Dairy

  • 1 cup heavy cream or half and half
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken: Season the boneless, skinless chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then sear the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes per side depending on thickness. Remove the chicken and set aside.
  2. Sauté garlic and sun dried tomatoes: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and chopped sun dried tomatoes, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. This step builds a flavor-packed foundation for the sauce.
  3. Deglaze and simmer: Pour in chicken broth or white wine to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits. Let it simmer for a couple of minutes to reduce slightly and concentrate the flavors.
  4. Create the creamy sauce: Lower the heat and stir in heavy cream along with grated Parmesan cheese. Continue stirring until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency and becomes velvety smooth.
  5. Combine and finish: Return the seared chicken to the skillet, spoon the sauce over the top, and simmer gently for 3-5 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Optionally, add fresh spinach or herbs in the last minute for freshness and color.

Notes

  • Use room temperature chicken to help it cook evenly and retain moisture during searing.
  • Don’t overcrowd the pan to ensure the chicken browns properly for the best crust and flavor.
  • Adjust creaminess by adding more or less cream depending on desired sauce thickness.
  • Chop sun dried tomatoes finely to evenly distribute their flavor without overwhelming each bite.
  • Scrape up browned bits when deglazing with broth or wine to incorporate flavorful morsels into the sauce.

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Keywords: Creamy chicken, Sun dried tomato chicken, One pan dinner, Quick chicken skillet, Cream sauce chicken, Easy weeknight meal

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