This 4-ingredient creamy sun dried tomato chicken is the kind of weeknight dinner that feels a little special without creating a sink full of dishes. It comes together with just a handful of grocery-store staples, but the sauce tastes much more layered than you would expect, with the tangy sun dried tomatoes melting into the cream around the golden chicken. It is exactly the sort of shortcut recipe that earns a permanent spot in the rotation when work is busy and everyone still wants something warm and satisfying.
Serve this chicken with pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, or a hunk of crusty bread so none of that silky sauce goes to waste. For something lighter, roasted green beans, a simple salad, or steamed broccoli balance the richness nicely, and if you are stretching the meal for a family dinner, spooning the chicken and sauce over buttered egg noodles works especially well.
4-Ingredient Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken
Servings: 4
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup chopped sun dried tomatoes, drained if packed in oil
1 packet dry Italian dressing seasoning
Directions
1. Pat the chicken breasts dry and season lightly with a little salt and pepper if you like. Place a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat and sear the chicken until golden on both sides and nearly cooked through, about 5 to 6 minutes per side depending on thickness.
2. Lower the heat to medium. Add the heavy cream, chopped sun dried tomatoes, and dry Italian dressing seasoning directly to the skillet around the chicken, then stir gently to combine into a creamy sauce.
3. Simmer for 5 to 8 minutes, spooning the sauce over the chicken occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly and the chicken is fully cooked through.
4. Serve hot with plenty of sauce spooned over the top.
Variations & Tips
Make it pantry-friendly: If your sun dried tomatoes are packed in oil, drain them well before adding so the sauce stays creamy instead of greasy. If they are very dry, give them a quick chop and let them simmer an extra minute or two so they soften fully in the cream.
Use chicken cutlets: Thin chicken cutlets cook faster and are a lifesaver on extra busy evenings. You can reduce the searing time and have dinner on the table even sooner, which is helpful when you are trying to fit cooking in after work.
Turn it into a pasta skillet: Slice the cooked chicken and toss it with hot cooked pasta right in the sauce for an easy one-pan style dinner. A splash of pasta water helps loosen the sauce if it thickens too much.
Add a little extra flavor: Even though the recipe works with four main ingredients, a sprinkle of Parmesan, some chopped basil, or a pinch of red pepper flakes at the end can make it feel a little different each time without adding much effort.