Skillet Chicken In Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Sauce Recipes

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.

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 SUN-DRIED TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Place chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag and pound to an even thickness. If breasts are very large, cut them in half. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
• Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat and cook 1/2 of the chicken breasts until they are no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 5 to 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from skillet and set aside. Melt another 4 tablespoons butter and repeat with the remaining chicken breasts. Set aside.
• Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in the same skillet and add garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Pour in wine and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes. Pour in chicken broth, return to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in cream and sun-dried tomatoes. Simmer for 5 minutes.
• Stir in basil and return chicken to the skillet. Cook until chicken is thoroughly heated and sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes.