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Skillet Chicken in Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
4 chicken breasts pounded to even thickness or 4-6 chicken thighs (Boneless & skinless)
2 tablespoons butter
3 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning OR ½ teaspoon each dried basil, dried oregano, dried thyme
½ cup juliened sun dried tomatoes, (they come in a jar packed with oil, be sure to drain excess oil)
1 cup chicken broth
½ cup half and half, or heavy cream (use heavy cream for a thicker, creamier sauce!)
⅔ cup shaved or shredded parmesan cheese (or more to tatse) + ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese for topping
fresh basil or thyme, for topping
salt and pepper, to taste (I use about 1 teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper)

Directions:
Directions:
1. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through. Transfer to a platter and cover to keep warm while you make the sauce.
2. Add garlic, Italian seasoning, sun dried tomatoes, chicken broth, half and half or heavy cream, and ⅔ cup parmesan cheese to pan and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, and continue to stir periodically until thickened and creamy (5-7 minutes).
3. Return chicken to pan and spoon the sauce over the chicken. Top with cracked black pepper, grated parmesan cheese, fresh thyme or basil, and serve.

Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
Prep 5m / Cook 25m / Total 30m
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
This was delicious over basmati rice with fried zucchini fritters as a side.
Prior to putting the chicken back in the sauce I chopped it up into bitesize pieces and then mixed it into the sauce.

 

 

 

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