Description
Creamy Mushroom Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Olives is a delightful dish that brings the flavors of Italy right to your table. Tender chicken breasts are enveloped in a rich, velvety sauce made from sautéed mushrooms, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, and a hint of garlic. This recipe is not only easy to prepare but also visually stunning, making it perfect for family dinners or special occasions. Your guests will be asking for seconds as they savor every bite of this comforting dish.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz fresh cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil until shimmering. Sear the chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sliced mushrooms. Sauté for about 5 minutes until mushrooms are tender.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes and dried thyme.
- Reduce heat to low; add heavy cream and stir until well combined. Let simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return seared chicken to the skillet, coating with sauce. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (about 200g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 150mg