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Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Garlic Chicken

A rich and creamy chicken dish infused with sun-dried tomatoes and garlic, perfect for family gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces Pat dry with a paper towel before seasoning.
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced Sauté until fragrant.
  • 1 cup heavy cream Can substitute with half-and-half for a lighter version.
  • 1 cup chicken broth Add to the sauce.
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • to taste Salt and pepper Season chicken before cooking.
  • 2 tbsp olive oil For searing chicken.
  • to garnish Fresh basil Add for flavor and decoration.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the chicken breast pieces dry with a paper towel and season them generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Cooking
  1. Add chicken to the hot skillet and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes, flipping halfway through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Pour chicken broth into the skillet, followed by heavy cream and Italian seasoning. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.
  4. Return sautéed chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over it. Let mixture simmer for 5-10 minutes until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens.
Garnishing
  1. Garnish the dish with fresh basil before serving.

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months. Reheat on low, adding chicken broth if necessary.