Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken is a quick and easy weeknight meal that is sure to please the whole family. The chicken is cooked in a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce that is bursting with flavor. The sauce is made with heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and fresh basil. It is simmered until it is thickened and flavorful. The chicken is served over pasta, rice, or roasted vegetables and garnished with fresh basil.
Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken was first created by a busy mom who was looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal that her family would love. She had some leftover sun-dried tomatoes and heavy cream in her fridge, so she decided to experiment. The result was a delicious and flavorful dish that the whole family enjoyed. The recipe has since been passed down through generations and is now a favorite of many families.
Prep time: 10 | Cook time: 15 | Serves: 2
Ingredients
1 boneless, skinless chicken breast, sliced into cutlets
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the chicken cutlets and cook until browned and cooked through.
Add the sun-dried tomatoes, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and basil to the skillet.
Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve the chicken with the creamy sun-dried tomato sauce over pasta, rice, or roasted vegetables.
Why It Works
The combination of creamy sauce and sun-dried tomatoes is a classic flavor combination that is sure to please everyone.
The use of heavy cream makes the sauce rich and flavorful.
The Parmesan cheese adds a nutty flavor to the sauce.
The fresh basil adds a bright and herbaceous flavor to the dish.
The chicken is cooked until it is tender and juicy.