{"id":377,"date":"2025-03-20T17:00:31","date_gmt":"2025-03-20T18:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/recenteres.com\/?p=377"},"modified":"2025-06-02T15:37:42","modified_gmt":"2025-06-02T15:37:42","slug":"creamy-sun-dried-tomato-chicken-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/recenteres.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/20\/creamy-sun-dried-tomato-chicken-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken"},"content":{"rendered":"

This creamy sun dried tomato chicken is drenched in the most irresistible sauce and couldn’t be easier to make!<\/strong><\/p>\n

This recipe is ‘fancy’ enough for company but easy enough for a simple weeknight dinner. Follow me…<\/p>\n

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Sun Dried Tomato Chicken<\/h2>\n

For this recipe, we’ll be using chicken breast<\/strong>. Whilst you could use thigh, the sauce is quite rich already, so I find a leaner cut of chicken more suitable for this recipe.<\/p>\n

Slicing the chicken<\/h3>\n

A really important step is horizontally slicing the chicken right through<\/strong> the centre to create 4 even-sized cutlets. This will not only ensure the chicken cooks quicker<\/strong>, but more importantly, more evenly too<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Dredging the chicken<\/h3>\n

After you’ve sliced the chicken, you’ll want to dredge it through seasoned flour<\/strong>. This will not only ensure the chicken builds up a nice golden crust<\/strong> as it fries, but the crust will also absorb the sauce<\/strong> and help it clings to the chicken, as opposed to just sliding off. This step is a game-changer, so don’t skip it.<\/p>\n

Cooking the chicken<\/h3>\n

In order to build up that gorgeous crust we speak off, the best method is pan-frying<\/strong>. I love frying the chicken in sun dried tomato oil<\/strong>, just to really highlight that flavour. It’s literally just the excess oil from the jar – nothing fancy. <\/p>\n

Process shots: slice chicken (photos 1&2), dredge chicken (photos 3&4), cook chicken (photos 5&6)<\/em><\/p>\n

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Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Sauce<\/h2>\n

The sauce itself is made up of cream<\/strong> and stock<\/strong>. The flavour is then deepened with parmesan<\/strong> and shallots<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Sun Dried Tomato Pesto<\/h3>\n

Typically with recipes similar to this I’d go in with some tomato paste, but since this is sun dried tomato chicken, I actually love adding in a good dollop of sun dried tomato pesto. It adds so much flavour and really highlights the sun dried tomatoes in this recipe.<\/p>\n

Alongside the above ingredients, we’ve got some sliced sun dried tomatoes<\/strong> and fresh basil<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Process shots: remove chicken (photo 1), fry shallots (photo 2), add pesto (photo 3), add stock, cream, parmesan, tomatoes and basil (photo 4), stir and simmer (photo 5), add chicken (photo 6).<\/em><\/p>\n

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Sun Dried Tomato Chicken FAQ<\/h2>\n
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wHERE DO I FIND sun dried tomato pesto?<\/strong> <\/p>\n

You’ll find it in all major supermarkets. You can also make your own Homemade Sun Dried Tomato Pesto<\/a>!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

How do I know when the chicken is cooked?<\/strong> <\/p>\n

You’re looking for a light golden exterior with the inside white and piping hot. It won’t take long, typically a few minutes on each side. Keep in mind it’ll carry on cooking as it rests and when added back to the sauce.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

Can I make this ahead of time?<\/strong> <\/p>\n

This is definitely best served fresh!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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Serving Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken<\/h2>\n

After you’ve drenched the chicken in the sauce, serve up right away. You don’t want it to sit in the pan too long otherwise you risk it overcooking.<\/p>\n

Here I\u2019ve served with small air-fried potatoes and a side salad, but do check out my Sides<\/a> for more inspo!<\/p>\n

Alrighty, let’s tuck into the full recipe for this creamy sun dried tomato chicken shall we?!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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How to make Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken (Full Recipe & Video)<\/h2>\n
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