Creamy Chicken Breast with Artichokes and Sun-Dried Tomatoes Recipe
This Tasty Chicken Breast with Artichoke Hearts recipe features perfectly seared chicken breasts nestled in a rich and creamy sauce made with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, cream cheese, and tender artichokes. Finished with fresh parsley, this flavorful dish is quick to prepare on the stovetop, making it ideal for a satisfying weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 2 chicken breasts
- Sea salt, to season
- Ground pepper, to season
- Oil, for searing (about 2 tablespoons)
Sauce
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup broth (chicken or vegetable)
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup artichoke hearts, chopped (canned or jarred, drained)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prepare and Sear the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with sea salt and ground pepper. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken and sear each side for 5 to 6 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Sauté Garlic and Sun-Dried Tomatoes: Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until garlic is fragrant.
- Create the Creamy Sauce: Pour broth into the skillet and let it simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in cream cheese using a whisk until smooth and creamy. Add artichokes and season with salt and pepper as needed. Stir in chopped parsley to combine.
- Combine Chicken and Sauce: Return the chicken breasts to the skillet. Spoon the creamy sauce over the chicken to coat it well. Continue cooking for a couple more minutes until the chicken is heated through and fully combined with the sauce.
- Final Touch and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat. Sprinkle extra parsley over the chicken and sauce before serving. Serve hot and enjoy your delicious, creamy chicken dish!
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen chicken breasts, but make sure to thaw completely before cooking.
- For a richer flavor, you can use homemade chicken broth.
- Sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil can add extra flavor but adjust oil quantities accordingly.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, simmer longer to reduce it to desired consistency.
- This dish pairs well with rice, pasta, or steamed vegetables.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
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