{"id":"3c1ebcc2-ea41-46a3-beac-b37928f22ad8","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/3c1ebcc2-ea41-46a3-beac-b37928f22ad8","source_url":"https://betterhomebase.com/sun-dried-tomato-garlic-chicken","title":"Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Garlic Chicken (One-Pan Dinner)","description":"This Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Garlic Chicken is a quick and easy one-pan meal that combines juicy chicken breasts with a rich, garlicky parmesan cream sauce infused with sun-dried tomatoes. It’s ready in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekend dinners.Bursting with Mediterranean flavors, it’s a comforting, restaurant-quality dish that your whole family will love.","servings":4,"servings_text":"4","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT20M","total_time":"PT30M","image_url":"https://betterhomebase.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Sun-Dried-Tomato-Garlic-Chicken.webp","ingredients":[{"text":"4  boneless skinless chicken breasts","item":"boneless skinless chicken breasts","quantity":4},{"text":"2 tablespoons olive oil (or oil from your sun-dried tomato jar)","item":"olive oil","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"or oil from your sun-dried tomato jar"},{"text":"1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)","item":"sun-dried tomatoes","quantity":1,"unit":"cup","preparation":"chopped"},{"text":"4 cloves garlic (minced)","item":"garlic","quantity":4,"unit":"clove","preparation":"minced"},{"text":"1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for a lighter option)","item":"heavy cream","quantity":1,"unit":"cup","preparation":"or half-and-half for a lighter option"},{"text":"½ cup chicken broth","item":"chicken broth","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese","item":"freshly grated parmesan cheese","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 teaspoon Italian seasoning","item":"Italian seasoning","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)","item":"crushed red pepper flakes","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"optional"},{"text":"Salt and black pepper (to taste)","item":"Salt and black pepper","preparation":"to taste"},{"text":"Fresh basil or parsley (for garnish)","item":"Fresh basil or parsley","preparation":"for garnish"},{"text":"Fresh spinach or mushrooms (for extra veggies)","item":"Fresh spinach or mushrooms","preparation":"for extra veggies"},{"text":"A splash of white wine (to deepen the sauce flavor)","item":"splash of white wine","quantity":1,"preparation":"to deepen the sauce flavor"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Pat the chicken breasts dry and season them generously with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear each piece for 4–5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.","section":"Sear the Chicken"},{"number":2,"text":"In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium. Add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and minced garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, scraping up any browned bits from the pan — that’s where the flavor lives.","section":"Sauté the Garlic and Sun-Dried Tomatoes"},{"number":3,"text":"Pour in the chicken broth to deglaze the pan, then stir in the heavy cream and parmesan cheese. Simmer gently, stirring often, until the sauce thickens and becomes creamy.","section":"Build the Sauce"},{"number":4,"text":"Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over each piece. Let it simmer for 3–4 minutes so the flavors meld together. If you’re adding spinach or mushrooms, stir them in at this stage until tender.","section":"Combine and Simmer"},{"number":5,"text":"Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and serve warm. The creamy sauce is perfect for spooning over mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice.","section":"Serve and Enjoy"}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:42:12.768551+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:42:12.768551+00:00"}