Chicken With Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Sauce
When I first tried making Chicken with Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce, I was absolutely amazed at how such a simple dish could taste so luxurious. The sauce is a dreamy combination of rich cream, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, and a hint of garlic that clings to tender, golden-brown chicken.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts or 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons oil from a sun-dried tomato jar
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes drained and chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- ¼ cup white wine or chicken broth
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat the oil from the sun-dried tomato jar in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown on both sides. This should take about 6 minutes for thighs or 4 minutes for breasts. Remove the chicken and set it aside. 🥄
- Lower the heat to medium and add the minced garlic. Cook for about 15 seconds until fragrant, then pour in the white wine. Scrape the pan to mix the caramelized bits into the liquid. Simmer for about a minute until the alcohol burns off. 🍷
- Stir in the mustard, chicken broth, cream, Parmesan, and sun-dried tomatoes. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook for about 3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Give it a taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. 😋
- Add the chicken back into the pan and spoon the sauce over each piece. Simmer for another minute to meld the flavors, then sprinkle with fresh basil for a pop of brightness. Serve immediately, paired with your favorite side dish. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use High-Quality Parmesan: Freshly grated cheese melts into the sauce better and adds a richer taste. Avoid pre-shredded varieties. The pre-packaged versions often contain anti-caking agents that affect the texture.
- Don’t Skip the Oil: The oil from the sun-dried tomato jar is packed with flavor. Using it to cook the chicken layers the sun-dried tomato goodness throughout the dish.
- Adjust Sauce Consistency: If the sauce feels too thick, you can thin it with a splash of chicken broth or reserved pasta water. This keeps the flavors balanced while preventing the sauce from becoming too heavy.