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Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken

This Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken is a one-skillet dinner made with tender chicken, garlic, parmesan, spinach, and a rich sun-dried tomato cream sauce. It is easy enough for weeknights but flavorful enough to feel special.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean-Inspired
Calories: 485
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts sliced into cutlets if large
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomato oil or olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes drained and chopped
  • ¾ cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice optional
  • 1 tablespoon chopped basil or parsley optional

Method
 

  1. Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and paprika.
  2. Heat sun-dried tomato oil or olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add chicken and cook for 4–5 minutes per side, or until golden and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Reduce heat to medium. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  5. Stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1 minute.
  6. Pour in chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the skillet.
  7. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
  8. Add parmesan and stir until melted and smooth.
  9. Stir in spinach and cook until wilted.
  10. Return chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over the top. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
  11. Finish with lemon juice, basil, or parsley if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

Notes

  • Oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes give the best flavor and texture.
  • Use thin chicken cutlets so they cook evenly.
  • Keep the sauce at a gentle simmer to prevent separating.
  • Add a splash of broth if the sauce gets too thick.
  • Serve with pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, or low-carb vegetables.