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Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato and Olive Chicken

This dish features chicken breasts cooked in a sauce made from sun-dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, and heavy cream. The chicken is seared until golden, then simmered in a rich, tangy, and briny sauce that clings to the meat, resulting in a creamy and vibrant main course with a glossy appearance.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces chicken breasts boneless and skinless
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and chopped
  • 1/2 cup kalamata olives pitted and sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • to taste salt and pepper

Equipment

  • Skillet or frying pan
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring spoons
  • Wooden spoon or spatula

Method
 

  1. Arrange all ingredients and tools on the countertop. Measure out sun-dried tomatoes, slice olives, and mince garlic. Pat chicken breasts dry and season with salt and pepper.
    4 pieces chicken breasts
  2. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place chicken breasts in the pan and cook for about 5-6 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
    4 pieces chicken breasts
  3. Add minced garlic to the same skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes and sliced olives, cooking for 2 minutes until heated through.
    4 pieces chicken breasts
  4. Pour in the heavy cream and stir, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 4-5 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens and turns a light orange hue.
    4 pieces chicken breasts
  5. Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce over each piece. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the chicken is heated through and coated with the sauce.
    4 pieces chicken breasts
  6. Remove from heat, garnish with chopped herbs if desired, and serve immediately with side dishes like roasted potatoes or greens.