Sun Dried Tomato And Basil Chicken Recipes

CHICKEN THIGHS WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND BASIL SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat a large, deep pan over medium-high heat and add a splash of oil.
• Brown the chicken thighs on both sides until they turn a deep golden brown and are cooked 3/4 way through.
• Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
• Add a bit more oil to the pan if necessary then saute the onion until soft and glossy.
• Remove the stalks from the basil leaves and chop finely. Reserve the leaves for later.
• Add the basil stalks and garlic to the onions and saute for 30 seconds before adding the sun-dried tomatoes. Saute for another minute then pour in the chicken stock and cream.
• Allow to come to a simmer then place the chicken back in the pan and cover.
• Allow to simmer for 10-20 minutes, checking regularly to make sure the liquid hasn't cooked away (top up with more stock if necessary), until the chicken is cooked through.
• At this stage, the sauce will probably have reduced but if you want more sauce (to serve with rice, for example), add another cup of stock (and more cream if you wish) then add the cornflour and milk mixture. Allow to simmer for 10 minutes until thickened.
• Slice the basil leaves and add them to the chicken along with the lemon juice, salt and pepper before serving.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND BASIL BAKED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Mix the salt, pepper, and garlic powder together, then sprinkle liberally over the chicken breasts and pat down.
• Heat the canola oil in a large frying pan over medium high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breast and cook until browned, around 3 minutes. Flip the chicken oven and cook for another 2 minutes.
• Reduce the heat, add the chicken broth to the pan, then slather the tops of the chicken with a thick layer of the Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Everything Spread. Cover with aluminum foil and bake in the oven for 30 minutes, or until a meat thermometer reads 165 degrees.
• Remove the pan from the oven, uncover, and allow to sit for a couple minutes. Top with the fresh basil, feta, and balsamic reduction, then serve immediately.

CHICKEN WITH GOAT CHEESE AND SUN DRIED TOMATO

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Place the chicken breasts on a sheet pan. Loosen the skin from the meat with your fingers, leaving 1 side attached. Cut the goat cheese into 1/2-inch-thick slices and place 1 or 2 slices plus 1/3 of the julienned sun-dried tomatoes under the skin of each chicken breast. Pull the skin over as much of the meat as possible so the chicken won't dry out. With your fingers, rub each piece with olive oil, and sprinkle them very generously with salt and pepper. Bake the chicken for 35 to 40 minutes, until the skin is lightly browned and the chicken is just cooked through. Serve hot or at room temperature.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir the chicken breast meat for about 10 minutes, until the chicken is browned. Add the garlic, cook and stir with the chicken for about 1 minute, and pour in the cream. Mix in the sun-dried tomato pesto, roasted peppers, basil, and cayenne pepper; simmer over low heat for 30 minutes, until the sauce has thickened.
• While the sauce is simmering, fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Stir in the penne, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain well.
• Serve the sauce over the cooked penne.

SUN DRIED TOMATO CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Season chicken with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Place chicken in a baking dish and cook in preheated oven for about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, fill a small saucepan halfway with water and bring to a boil. Cook sun-dried tomatoes in the boiling water until soft, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove the tomatoes from the water and puree in a food processor until smooth.
• Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook garlic in butter and oil until garlic turns brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the cream of chicken soup and milk. Cook 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir in the pureed tomato and simmer 5 minutes. Add baked chicken breasts to the pan and simmer until chicken is completely cooked through and juices run clear, about 5 minutes.