Chicken with Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Sauce – an 80’s throwback! I like to pack in a lot of sun dried tomato flavour here by using the oil from the jar to cook the chicken. Why throw away free flavour??
Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Sauce for Chicken
Sun dried tomatoes don’t feature as much anymore as they should. Back in the 80’s they were ALL THE RAGE!
But they never went out of fashion in my world. Throw a small amount into almost any meal and you get a wonderful burst of extra flavour. I use them to make a super quick 12 Minutes Sun Dried Tomato Couscous Salad, in creamy chicken pasta, I stuff ’em inside chicken breast and Chicken Meatloaf and I use then for pasta salads.
The added bonus is the oil that the sun dried tomatoes are marinated in. Free flavour! Using the oil from the jar to cook the chicken really drives home the sun dried tomato flavour in the overall dish.
I never toss out the oil that olives and other antipasto things come in. I recycle them – either cook with it, or I use it to marinate cubes of feta or char grilled vegetables. Have to you ever tried that? Super thrifty – and extra flavour!
Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Sauce ingredients
Here’s what you need for the creamy sun dried tomato sauce. I’ve used chicken thighs here, but it’s just as great made with chicken breast.
Quick dinner – 15 Minutes!
If you have a skillet large enough to cook all the chicken in one batch, then you’ll get this on the table in around 15 minutes. Chicken thighs should take around 6 -7 minutes to cook, and the creamy sun dried tomato sauce takes about 5 minutes.
I usually prep the sauce ingredients which the chicken is browning, so there’s really not much extra prep time.
Serve this with mashed potato OR, to make this a sensational low carb meal, with Creamy Mashed Cauliflower. It’s also great with pasta, or even just some crusty bread, dinner rolls or even focaccia to mop up the sauce! – Nagi x
Watch how to make it
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Chicken with Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Sauce
Ingredients
- 750g / 1.5lb chicken thighs OR chicken breast , skinless and boneless
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Black pepper
- 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes , strips, drained of oil (Note 1)
- 2 tbsp oil from sun dried tomatoes jar (Note 1)
- 2 garlic cloves , minced
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) white wine (sub chicken broth)
- 3/4 cup (185 ml) chicken broth/stock , low sodium
- 3/4 cup (185 ml) thickened / heavy cream
- 1/3 cup (30g) parmesan, very finely shredded (Note 2)
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard (Note 3)
- 1 cup basil leaves , packed (optional)
Instructions
- Breast: Cut chicken in half horiztonally to form 2 thin steaks.
- Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Heat oil from sun dried tomat jar in a large skillet over high heat.
- Add the chicken and cook until golden brown on both sides – 6 minutes total for thigh or 4 minutes for breast. Remove onto a plate, keep warm.
- Add the garlic and cook for 15 seconds until light golden.
- Add wine. Bring to simmer and scrape the bottom of the skillet to mix all the brown bits into the wine.
- Let the wine simmer for 1 minute or so until the smell of alcohol is gone which means it has evaporated.
- Mix in mustard, then add the chicken broth, cream, parmesan and sun dried tomatoes.
- Bring to simmer, then reduce heat to medium and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until thickened. Stir regularly to dissolve parmesan cheese.
- Taste sauce and add more salt and pepper if needed.
- Stir through basil leaves, then return chicken into pan. Spoon sauce over and simmer 1 minute.
- Serve immediately! Great served over mashed potato, Creamy Mashed Cauliflower or pasta. Or serve with bread on the side to mop up sauce!
Recipe Notes:
Nutrition Information:
Originally published July 2015, updated July 2019 with new photos, new video, new process photos, new writing. And the recipe has been spruced up a wee bit too!
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I went to the loo, came back and he’d made himself at home on MY cashmere blanket!
Hello, thank u for all the fantastic recipes…I just made the chicken with sun dried tomato sauce and wow! Incredible flavor!
I really enjoy seeing the life adventures of Dozer … what a beautiful Golden boy!
You’re so welcome Melody!
My husband kept saying “this is so good” between slurps of sauce. Used chicken breast and really liked the hint of mustard. Served with a garden salad and some crusty bread.
I. Love your recipe thank u
You’re so welcome Jack, thanks so much for letting me know what you think ❤️
This recipe is very easy if you get everything measured before you start to cook. I didn’t have fresh basil but it was still absolutely delicious.
I mad this tonight and served on angel hair pasta. It was amazing and will definitely be a requested meal at our house.
Wahoo, I’m so happy you enjoyed it Kathie, (This sauce would be great over anything in my eyes!)
Hi Nagi! Made this tonight and it was delish. Added mushrooms and served it over zoodles. Thank you for being the best!
It is awesome and easy.
Thanks so much Janet – N x
Can this be put over rice?
ABSOLUTELY!!!
I made this recipe tonight and it was a winner winner chicken dinner. LOVE’D IT. Highly recommend….
This recipe is a favourite of mine and a quick go to make last minute for the family. It is creamy and very yummy…..
Easy and delicious!
Can I do this recipe with roasted red peppers? My kids love peppers.
I’m sure it would be great Maria!
This was DELICIOUS even with adjustments! I am lactose intolerant so used plain almond milk and left out the cheese, still so good! Also, my daughter is vegetarian so I made a pan with mushrooms instead of chicken—wonderful! So even if you need to adjust it, I highly recommend this recipe. In fact, serving it for a dinner party tomorrow.
That’s so great to know Jeanette!
We just had this for dinner served over YOUR recipe for mashed cauliflower. BOTH were really delicious! Thanks for yet another fabulous, easy, fast and delicious meal. You are the best!!!
Perfect Christine!!
This was outstanding and even was a hit with my ‘i don’t like Sun dried tomatoes’ daughter. I did add a scant teaspoon of cornstarch to help thicken the final sauce. I think i will add some sauteed mushrooms next time. Plenty of sauce to hold additions.
This was a hit with my picky family. Will definitely make again!! It was so easy also!!
I’m so glad it was a hit Myriam, that’s the best compliment!
Hi, is there a way to substitute the thickened heavy cream to something healthier?
You could always use half and half Alia – N x
Delicious. We loved it thank you.
You’re so welcome Sherry!
Had to get rid of this tub of deli semi dried tomatoes, and your recipe was perfect for it! Totally appreciated the 80s flavour 👍🏽
YESSSSS So glad you loved it Dors!
This recipe is definitely a keeper. Made it for the family and they all loved it. Full of flavour and tastes delicious. Thanks Nagi
Wahoo, perfect Anita!
I made this with fettuccine for dinner tonight. It was absolutely delicious. My husband was doing fare la scarpetta, and he was so cheeky that had to steal some more from our 3 year old’s plate 😂. Another great recipe, Nagi! Thank you.