Creamy Sun-Dried Chicken Skillet
Yield: 4 servings
Active Time: 10 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
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Perfect for a busy weeknight or a cozy weekend dinner, this Sun-Dried Chicken Skillet is sure to become a beloved staple in your recipe repertoire. Enjoy!

Ingredients for Single Meal

  • 4 - thin sliced chicken breast(s)
  • - Salt and pepper
  • 2 - Tbsp olive oil**
  • 1 - cup(s) chicken broth
  • 2 - cup(s) heavy cream**
  • 1 - tsp garlic powder
  • 1 - 4 oz bag(s) sundried tomatoes
  • 2 - Tbsp fresh basil
  • Garnish: - Parmesan cheese**
  • Side: - pasta**
  • Side: - veggies**
  • 1 - gallon-size freezer baggie(s)
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Cooking Directions for Single Meal

  1. Season both sides of the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
  2. Cut the fresh basil into ribbons.
  3. In a large skillet, add the olive oil and saute the thin-sliced chicken breasts for 4 to 5 minutes or until no longer pink in the middle. Once cooked through, set aside on a small plate. In the same skillet, pour in the chicken stock heavy cream, whisking well. Let simmer for a few minutes to allow the thin sauce to form. Stir in the garlic powder, sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil. Let simmer for 10 minutes to allow flavors to mingle.
  4. Add the chicken back into the creamy sun-dried tomato sauce and simmer for 5 more minutes.
  5. Cook the pasta.
  6. Prepare the salad.
  7. Serve Creamy Sun-Dried Chicken Skillet with Parmesan cheese garnish, pasta and side salad.

Freezeasy Meal Prep Directions

  1. Cut about 8 leaves of fresh basil into ribbons.

To each gallon-size plastic freezer baggie, add the following ingredients:

  • 4 thin-sliced chicken breast
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 - 4 oz. bag sun-dried tomatoes
  • 2 Tbsp fresh basil ribbons
  • Do NOT add olive oil or heavy cream to the freezer bag.

Remove as much air as possible and seal. Add label to baggie and freeze.

Freeze & Thaw Instructions

Put baggie in the freezer and freeze up to 6 months in fridge freezer or 12 months in a deep freezer. Thaw completely in the fridge overnight, or a warm bowl of water for about 20 minutes. Transfer all of the content from the freezer bag to large skillet or saucepan, start to cook in the olive oil over medium low heat. Once the sauce begins to bubble, swirl in the heavy cream, cover with lid and let simmer on low for 10 to 15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked and tortellini is softened. Stir often.

Special notes

None.

Dairy-Free Modifications

Unfortunately, there is not a great dairy-free option for this meal.

Gluten-Free Modifications

This meal is gluten-free when served with gluten-free pasta or side dish.

Printable Label Recipe Title

Creamy Sun-Dried Chicken Skillet

Printable Label Instructions

Thaw and add to skillet or saucepan with the olive oil and cook over medium low heat. Once the sauce begins to bubble, swirl in the heavy cream, cover with lid and let simmer on low for 10 to 15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked. Stir often.
Serve with Parmesan cheese garnish over pasta and side salad.

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