This creamy sun-dried tomato chicken recipe always hits the spot and brings a bit of that delicious Mediterranean flavor to my table. I made the sauce extra thick with heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach. All made in one pan, there’s so little cleanup, and I can have dinner on the table in less than an hour.
Chicken with Creamy Sun-dried Tomato Sauce
Creamy, garlicky, one pan…I could go on and on about all the reasons this recipe for sun-dried tomato chicken is so great. It’s a lot like my favorite Tuscan chicken recipe, but the sun dried tomatoes add a deep, umami flavor to the sauce and give it a gorgeous orange color. Cream thickens up the sauce and makes it wonderfully rich. I seasoned the chicken with plenty of herbs and spices, and I added spinach for a little kick of nutrients.
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How to Store and Reheat
Let the chicken breasts cool, then store them in an airtight container with the sun-dried tomato sauce, and keep in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Reheat on the stovetop over medium heat until warmed through. Add a dash of cream while reheating for a smooth texture.
How to Freeze
First, let the chicken fully cool to room temperature prior to storing in a freezer safe container. Freeze for up to 3 months. Don’t forget to date and label! When you’re ready to serve the sun dried tomato chicken, let it slowly defrost in the fridge prior to reheating.
Notes and Tips
- I drained my sun dried tomatoes but didn’t rinse them.
- To add a little spice to this creamy chicken skillet recipe, just sprinkle in some crushed red pepper flakes along with the other seasonings. Be careful because a little bit goes a long way!
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“This dish is the perfect combination of flavors! Seriously sooo obsessed! Thanks for sharing!” – Chelsea
Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 boneless chicken breasts 6 ounces each
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil
- ½ teaspoon sweet paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
- 8.5 ounces oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
- ¼ cup shredded parmesan
- 2 garlic cloves crushed
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, sweet paprika and ground oregano.4 boneless chicken breasts, ½ teaspoon sweet paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon ground oregano
- In a non-stick pan add the coconut oil on medium heat.3 tablespoons coconut oil
- Add the chicken and cook for 10 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove the chicken and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the garlic and sun-dried tomatoes.2 garlic cloves, 8.5 ounces oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
- Saute for 3 minutes on medium heat.
- Add heavy cream and spinach.2 cups heavy cream, 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
- Cook for 10 minutes on medium heat. Stir occasionally.
- Add parmesan and let the sauce thicken for another 5 minutes.¼ cup shredded parmesan
- Add the chicken and let everything combine for 2 minutes.
- Serve while warm over some steamed rice or pasta! Enjoy!
Notes
How to Make Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Step by Step
Cook the Chicken: Season 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts with ½ teaspoon of sweet paprika, ½ teaspoon of kosher salt, ½ teaspoon of ground black pepper, and ½ teaspoon of ground oregano. In a nonstick pan add 3 tablespoons of coconut oil on medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 10 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the chicken and set aside.
Add Sun-dried Tomatoes: In the same pan, add 2 minced cloves of garlic and 8.5 ounces of oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes. Saute for 3 minutes on medium heat.
Add Cream: Stir in 2 cups of heavy cream.
Add Spinach: Add 1 cup of fresh spinach leaves. Cook for 10 minutes on medium heat, stirring occasionally.
Thicken the Sauce: Add ¼ cup of shredded Parmesan cheese and let the sauce thicken for another 5 minutes.
Finish: Add the chicken back to the sun-dried tomato sauce, and let everything combine for 2 minutes. Serve while warm over some steamed rice or pasta!
This looks absolutely dreamy, I can’t get over that sauce!
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Such a moist and tasty piece of chicken! Cooks perfectly every single time!
So happy!
This is positively mouthwatering, SO good!
Thanks Kimberly, so glad you loved it!
This dish is the perfect combination of flavors! Seriously sooo obsessed! Thanks for sharing!
YAY!
So creamy and delicious – we love this easy dinner!
So happy to hear that!!
We loved this creamy dish! My husband said this is the best chicken dish that he has ever had! He said make it often! Wonderful recipe! Thanks!
You are very welcome!! Glad I could help you all find a new favorite!
Easy to make creamy chicken with sun dried tomatoes is delicious. I added a few small potatoes. It was perfect.
Yum! That sounds like a delicious addition!
Could this be made with evaporated milk instead of cream to cut down on the fat?
Yes, absolutely!
Do you have to use the spinach in this? If not do I still cook the heavy cream?
Just omit the spinach and continue as normal!