Description
Creamy Mushroom Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomatoes is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines juicy chicken, earthy mushrooms, and tangy sun-dried tomatoes in a velvety sauce. Perfect for family dinners or special gatherings, this one-pan recipe is rich in flavor and visually appealing, making it an instant hit at the dinner table. Serve it over pasta, rice, or enjoy it on its own for a low-carb meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 cup jarred sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Sear the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add mushrooms and garlic; sauté for 3-4 minutes until mushrooms soften.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream while scraping up browned bits from the pan. Stir to combine.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes and let simmer for 5-10 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Incorporate Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Return chicken to the skillet to coat in sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 47g
- Cholesterol: 180mg