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September 25, 2018

Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Recipe

Name: Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 3 oz. sun-dried tomatoes; 3/4 cup water; 2 lbs. chicken thighs ((skin-on, boneless)); 2 tbsp. olive oil; 1 cup half & half (or heavy cream); 1 cup parmesan cheese (shredded); 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes; 1 tbsp. fresh parsley (to garnish); 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. pepper

This one-pan Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken is quick, easy, and tossed in an incredibly creamy and delicious sun-dried tomato sauce. Serve it with your favorite vegetables, grains, or pasta.

One-pan Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken with creamy sun-dried tomato sauce

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Hey, friends! Tania from Cooktoria here, sharing one of my all-time favorite dinner recipes – Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken. This dish made it to my favorites because it’s tasty, simple, and comes together in about 30 minutes. Are you excited to try it? Let’s discuss the two main ingredients.

White Meat vs. Dark Meat Chicken:

Skin-on chicken thighs or drumsticks would yield the best results in this sun-dried tomato chicken recipe. Dark chicken meat is the most succulent and tender, and the skin helps it retain moisture while frying. Of course, you can use chicken breasts if that is what you prefer or have on hand.

What Kind of Sun Dried Tomatoes?

There are two kinds of sun-dried tomatoes sold in most grocery stores:

‘Dry’ or plain sun-dried tomatoes
Sun-dried tomatoes in oil

The good news is that you can use either of them in this recipe. If you buy sun dried tomatoes in oil, just drain the oil out and reserve it for future recipes. It’s very flavorful, and you can use it in many different dishes. You can even substitute the olive oil with the reserved oil from the sun-dried tomatoes.

Ingredients for Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken with sun dried tomatoes in oil

How to Make Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken:

As mentioned above, it is quite easy to make this dish. You’ll need to:

Blend the sun-dried tomatoes. Process the sun-dried tomatoes with water in a blender or smoothie cup for about a minute.
Sear the Chicken. Sear the chicken in oil on both sides. You don’t need to fully cook the chicken, since it’ll finish cooking in the sauce.
Make the sauce. In the same pan, make the sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, cream, and Parmesan cheese.
Simmer the chicken. Return the chicken back to the pan and simmer it in the sauce until cooked through.

Step-by-step instructions on how to make Sun Dried Tomato Chicken

What to Serve with Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken

This dish goes really well with pasta. Arrange the chicken meat on serving plates and add cooked pasta (your favorite kind) to the pan with the sauce. Mix it all together and add the pasta to the serving plates.

I also love serving it with steamed veggies, such as green beans, broccoli, zucchini, and asparagus.

Another option is grains. Quinoa, rice, couscous, and bulgur will pair well.

One pan chicken smothered in sun dried tomato sauce and garnished with basil

Try These Easy Chicken Recipes:

Stuffed Chicken Parmesan – so easy and impressive
Creamy Chicken Thighs – with an irresistible sauce
Cabbage and Chicken – a classic family favorite
Instant Pot White Chicken Chili – one look and you’ll just know!

Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Recipe

4.8 from 20 votes

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

This one-pan Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken is quick, easy, and tossed in an incredibly creamy and delicious sun-dried tomato sauce + learn about cooking with sun-dried tomatoes | natashaskitchen.com

This one-pan Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken is quick, easy, and tossed in an incredibly creamy and delicious sun-dried tomato sauce. Serve it with your favorite vegetables, grains, or pasta.

Author: Tania Sheff

Skill Level: Easy

Cost to Make: $10-$15

Keyword: sun dried tomato chicken

Cuisine: American, Italian

Course: Chicken, Main Course

Calories: 766

Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

3 oz. sun-dried tomatoes
3/4 cup water
2 lbs. chicken thighs (skin-on, boneless)
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 cup half & half or heavy cream
1 cup parmesan cheese shredded
1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
1 tbsp. fresh parsley to garnish
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper

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Instructions

Place the sun-dried tomatoes and water in a blender or smoothie cup and process for 60-90 seconds, until it resembles tomato sauce.
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken in the skillet, skin side down. Cook for 5 minutes, until deep golden brown and crispy.
Flip the chicken and fry for an additional 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low and remove the chicken from the skillet.
To the same skillet, add the sun-dried tomato mixture. Cook for about 3-4 minutes. Add the cream, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir.
Reduce the heat to low, so the sauce is simmering gently. Return the chicken to the skillet and cook it for an additional 10-15 minutes, until cooked through. Add a little water to the sauce, if needed. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve.

Nutrition Facts

Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 766 Calories from Fat 513

% Daily Value*

Fat 57g88%

Saturated Fat 18g113%

Cholesterol 266mg89%

Sodium 887mg39%

Potassium 1335mg38%

Carbohydrates 16g5%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 8g9%

Protein 46g92%

Vitamin A 1220IU24%

Vitamin C 13.8mg17%

Calcium 390mg39%

Iron 4.1mg23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Tania is a creator of food blog called Cooktoria, where she shares quick and healthy recipes with Mediterranean twist. All of her recipes include step-by-step photos as well as instructional videos, which is very helpful. She can't wait to become friends with you!