By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 9, 2026
Serves 6
254 cal · 20 min
Creamy Chicken & Sundried Tomatoes
Recipe GLPR3b9e16e75b1400
Tender chunks of chicken breast are seared and simmered in a rich, herbaceous cream sauce studded with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil. This elegant one-pan dish comes together quickly for an Italian-inspired dinner that feels indulgent yet requires minimal prep.
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Ingredients
4 chicken breasts, cut into large bite-sized pieces
3 tablespoons butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups organic chicken broth
1/3 cup sundried tomatoes packed in oil, julienne cut
1/2 cup organic heavy cream
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
10 fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
Directions
Season the chicken pieces evenly with salt, black pepper, and oregano.
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken pieces and sear until golden on all sides, approximately 5 minutes total, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Do not overcrowd the pan; work in batches if necessary.
Reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic to the pan and stir constantly for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Pour the chicken broth into the pan, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Add the sun-dried tomatoes and stir to combine.
Simmer for 3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until the cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
Remove from heat and fold in the fresh basil leaves just before serving.
Comments
Sundried tomatoes require a specialty stop—neither Harris Teeter nor Food Lion routinely stock them in Charlotte, so budget an extra trip to Publix or a specialty grocer. The rest of the ingredients are standard and cheap: chicken breast runs $2–3 per pound, and heavy cream and parmesan are pantry staples. Twenty minutes ignores the critical step of searing and resting the chicken; add at least 10 minutes for a golden crust and juicy interior, pushing realistic time to 30. The dish reheats well in a low oven or on the stovetop, and it feeds a family of six in one weeknight pot with no fussy technique beyond keeping the heat moderate so the cream doesn't break.
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