Skillet Chicken With Sun Dried Tomato Sauce Recipes

SKILLET CHICKEN IN CREAMY SUN DRIED TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through. Transfer to a platter and cover to keep warm while you make the sauce.
• Add garlic, Italian seasoning, sun dried tomatoes, chicken broth, half and half or heavy cream, and 2/3 cup parmesan cheese to pan and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, and continue to stir periodically until thickened and creamy (5-7 minutes).
• Return chicken to pan and spoon the sauce over the chicken. Top with cracked black pepper, grated parmesan cheese, fresh thyme or basil, and serve.

SKILLET CHICKEN IN CREAMY SUN-DRIED TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and add to hot oil. Cook for 4 minutes, then flip and cook until browned, about 4 minutes more. Remove chicken to a plate.
• Add onion, garlic, and thyme leaves to the skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, for 3 minutes. Stir in flour; mix until combined. Add broth and sun-dried tomatoes. Return chicken to the skillet and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 15 to 18 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

SKILLET CHICKEN WITH CREAMY SUN DRIED TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Pound chicken to an even thickness using the flat side of a meat mallet. Season both sides of chicken with salt and pepper.
• Heat 1 1/2 Tbsp olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add chicken (cover with a splatter screen if you have one) and cook about 4 - 5 minutes per side until center registers 165 degrees on an instant read thermometer.
• Transfer to a sheet of foil and wrap to keep warm, set aside.
• Heat remaining 1 Tbsp olive oil in skillet. Add shallot and saute until nearly soft, about 3 minutes, add garlic and saute 1 minute longer.
• Pour in 1 1/3 cups chicken broth, while scraping bottom to release browned bits.
• In a small bowl whisk together remaining 1 Tbsp broth with cornstarch then pour into skillet. Stir in sun dried tomatoes, season sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
• Bring to a light boil and allow to simmer 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add in cream and parmesan, stirring until parmesan has melted.
• Remove from heat, add chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over chicken. Top with basil and serve immediately.