20-Minute Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken (Taste of Italy)

Some dinners transport you. To a cozy Italian restaurant where the sauce simmers for hours and the flavors are deep and complex. This creamy sun-dried tomato chicken is that dinner — except it takes 20 minutes.

Why This Is the Perfect 20-Minute Weeknight Dinner

Restaurant-quality in 20 minutes. The sun-dried tomatoes are the secret weapon. They’re packed with intense, concentrated flavor that makes the sauce taste like it developed over hours.

One pan, minimal cleanup. The chicken sears, the sauce builds, and everything comes together in one skillet.

Picky eater approved. The sauce is rich and creamy, not spicy. The sun-dried tomatoes add sweetness and depth. Even suspicious eaters devour this.

Ingredients You Need

For the Chicken

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into cutlets
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning

For the Sauce

• ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed, drained and sliced)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup chicken broth
• ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

For Serving

• Cooked pasta, rice, or bread
• Fresh basil, chopped

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Sear the chicken. Season cutlets with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside.

Step 2: Build the sauce. In the same skillet, add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for 1 minute. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring to a gentle simmer.

Step 3: Make it creamy. Stir in parmesan, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes if using. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens.

Step 4: Bring it together. Return chicken to the skillet. Spoon sauce over the top. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until heated through.

Step 5: Serve. Plate chicken and spoon extra sauce over. Garnish with fresh basil. Serve over pasta or with bread.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use chicken thighs? Yes! Thighs stay juicier. Slice thin and cook 1-2 minutes extra per side.

Can I make this dairy-free? Use full-fat coconut milk instead of heavy cream and nutritional yeast instead of parmesan.

Is this freezer friendly? Yes! Freeze in portions for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight and reheat gently.

For More Recipes Like This

If you loved this creamy sun-dried tomato chicken, you’ll also love these easy one-pan dinners:

• 15-Minute Chicken Enchilada Skillet — All the cheesy, saucy flavor of enchiladas in one skillet. Reader favorite.
• 20-Minute Creamy Garlic Tuscan Shrimp — Juicy shrimp in a sun-dried tomato cream sauce with spinach. Restaurant-quality.