Chicken with creamy sun-dried tomato sauce is easy on the eyes and the tastebuds. Perfect for entertaining or just a casual night in, chicken breasts are simmered in an impossibly creamy sauce flavored with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil.
You know those staple items you always keep on hand in your refrigerator, well those are the key to chicken with creamy sun-dried tomato sauce.?
The “security stash” items that paired with a couple of extras mean you can have a home-cooked meal on the table in no time?
Outside of the usual onions, garlic, and butter, I have a few items that are my secret weapons for last minute meals that will make it seem like you’ve been planning for days.
Throw in a few pantry staples (chicken stock, pasta, panko, grains, honey, EVO…) and the options for dinner are practically endless.
The perfect weeknight dish
I love this chicken with creamy sun-dried tomato sauce because of how easy it is to prepare, how quickly it comes together, and how damn delicious it is (I could bathe in this sauce!).
The parmesan adds savory umami and sun-dried tomatoes bring concentrated tart/sweetness. I use a splash of heavy cream to create a silky sauce and white wine to deglaze the pan (and to loosen my shoulders as I cook).
I also love to keep frozen chicken breasts or sweet sausages on hand because they are quick to defrost and endlessly versatile.
Today I’m going to show you how to make an easy weeknight meal (which doubles as a company-worthy dinner) using few of these ingredients as your inspiration.
Let’s make chicken with creamy sun-dried tomato sauce
After dredging the chicken in seasoned flour, heat olive oil in a sauté pan. Cook until golden brown on both sides, about 4 mins. Remove chicken to a plate and keep warm.
Add minced garlic to the pan and deglaze with white wine.
Add heavy cream, chicken stock, and sun-dried tomatoes. Season, simmer and reduce slightly.
Add the parmesan, basil and chicken to the pan. Turn to coat. Simmer over low heat until chicken is cooked though. Sprinkle with remaining basil and serve.
Tips for success
Prep everything before you start cooking. This recipe cooks up fast, so it makes sense to have everything ready to go before your turn on the heat.
I recommend thin cut chicken breasts or halved chicken breasts pounded thin for this recipe. These cook evenly and quickly and I love the sauce to chicken ratio.
Dredging the chicken in seasoned flour promotes browning and will give your chicken an appetizing color in a short amount of time.
The chicken won’t be fully cooked when you sear it initially and that’s what you want. It will finish cooking when you add it back to the sauce and ensure a tender bite.
Perfect for entertaining or just a casual night in, these chicken breasts are simmered in an impossibly creamy sauce flavored with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil. This chicken with creamy sun-dried tomato sauce is easy on the eyes and the tastebuds.
Combine flour, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish. Dredge the chicken in the mixture and set aside.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet set over med-high heat and add the chicken in a single layer (you will need to do this in two steps).
Brown on one side, flip, and brown on the other, about 4 mins total. Remove the chicken to a pan and cover to keep warm. Add the garlic to the pan and sauté for 1-2 mins, being careful not to burn.
Carefully add the wine and bring to a boil. Once the wine is reduced by half, add the sun-dried tomatoes, heavy cream, and chicken stock. Bring to a simmer.
Continue to simmer for 2-3 mins, until slightly reduced. Add the parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper. Stir in half the basil.
Add the chicken and any accumulated juices to the pan and turn to coat. Reduce the heat to low and let the chicken cook through and the sauce to thicken, about 5 mins. Sprinkle with remaining basil and serve.
Recipe Notes
Prep everything before you start cooking. This recipe cooks up fast, so it makes sense to have everything ready to go before your turn on the heat.
I recommend thin cut chicken breasts or halved chicken breasts pounded thin for this recipe. These cook evenly and quickly and I love the sauce to chicken ratio.
Dredging the chicken in seasoned flour promotes browning and will give your chicken an appetizing color in a short amount of time.
The chicken won’t be fully cooked when you sear it initially and that’s what you want. It will finish cooking when you add it back to the sauce and ensure a tender bite.
Nutrition Facts
Chicken with Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce
Amount Per Serving
Calories 739Calories from Fat 360
% Daily Value*
Fat 40g62%
Saturated Fat 18g113%
Cholesterol 239mg80%
Sodium 664mg29%
Potassium 1958mg56%
Carbohydrates 24g8%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 12g13%
Protein 60g120%
Vitamin A 1375IU28%
Vitamin C 14.6mg18%
Calcium 246mg25%
Iron 4.2mg23%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
My food philosophy is simple: everything in moderation. Sweet, savory, healthy, decadent…food, like life, is all about balance. I rely on my background as a trained chef/mom to create family-friendly recipes that will inspire you to cook, not complicate your life.
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This is my hubbys new fave! He loves this recipe I serve it with a homemade rustic bread and a side salad and he thinks he is eating like a king! Our secret I just let him think it lol
Thanks for this recipe!
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Robbie Dickison says
Absolutely delicious!!!!
Cathy Roma says
I’m so glad you enjoyed! Thanks for commenting!
GINA Davis says
This is my hubbys new fave! He loves this recipe I serve it with a homemade rustic bread and a side salad and he thinks he is eating like a king! Our secret I just let him think it lol
Thanks for this recipe!
I wish you would consider adding the Just A Pinch recipe box button to your site so me and my friends can have your goodies easily on hand! Visit the site see what you think! http://www.justapinch,com
Cathy Roma says
So glad you enjoyed the chicken. Salad and bread are the perfect accompaniments!
Jennifer says
This was so delicious! I used some leftover chicken, so I had to tweak the recipe a little bit, but it is definitely a new family favorite! Thanks!
Cathy Roma says
Great to hear! This creamy sauce is one of my faves!
Katherine says
Amazing taste! Over bow toe Noodles.