Creamy Chicken with Sun

Name: Creamy Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 3 skinless boneless chicken breasts; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp Italian seasoning (for chicken); 2 tbsp butter; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 white onion, diced; 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tsp Italian seasoning (for sauce); 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped; red pepper flakes, to taste

This creamy chicken with sun-dried tomatoes combines tender pan-seared breasts with a rich garlic cream sauce and melted mozzarella-Parmesan blend—a one-pan Italian-American dinner that comes together in under 30 minutes.

🌍Italian-American 🏷️Creamy chicken 🏷️Sun-dried tomato 🏷️Chicken breast 🏷️One-pan meal Weeknight dinner

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🏷️Comfort food

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Total

35 min

Servings

3

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$31–$51

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Ingredients

3 skinless boneless chicken breasts
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp salt
1 tsp Italian seasoning (for chicken)
2 tbsp butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 white onion, diced
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tsp Italian seasoning (for sauce)
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
red pepper flakes, to tasteoptional

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Instructions

1
Coat the chicken breasts with olive oil.
2
In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, black pepper, paprika, salt, and 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning.
3
Season the chicken breasts generously on both sides with the spice mixture.
4
Heat a large skillet over low-medium heat with olive oil. Add the seasoned chicken to the pan.
5
Cook for about 5 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through.
6
Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
7
In the same skillet, melt the butter.
8
Add the minced garlic and diced white onion. Sauté for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
9
Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and cook for another minute.
10
Pour in the heavy cream, followed by the mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, and the remaining 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning.
11
Stir continuously until the cheeses are fully melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.
12
Stir in the fresh basil and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.
13
Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce.
14
Cover the skillet and let it simmer for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
15
Serve hot, spooning extra sauce over the chicken.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Pat chicken breasts dry before searing to develop a golden crust and improve browning.
Use medium-high heat for the sear; medium heat for simmering the sauce to prevent curdling the cream.
Shred or slice chicken after cooking if preferred for easier sauce absorption and plating.
Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water if serving over pasta to loosen the sauce without diluting flavor.

Substitutions

Heavy cream → whole milk or half-and-half (sauce will be thinner; simmer slightly longer)
Mozzarella + Parmesan → Asiago or Fontina (maintains richness and melting quality)
Garlic powder and fresh minced garlic → 1 tbsp roasted garlic paste (milder, sweeter flavor)

Storage & make-ahead

Store covered in the refrigerator up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat with a splash of broth or cream to restore sauce consistency.