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Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Skillet

By Erin · September 28, 2019 · Updated October 3, 2021 · 6 Comments

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A skillet with chicken thighs topped with a sun-dried tomato sauce and fresh basil

This Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken is made in one skillet and loaded with flavor. The chicken is seared to perfection, and the sauce is made with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes and parmesan cheese for a creamy yet light sauce. 

Chicken thighs covered in sun-dried tomato sauce and fresh basil

Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by California Sun Dry. As always, all opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting brands that support this site! 

We all need more dinner recipes, right? Dinner recipes are probably my favorite to create, and I know I've been creating a lot of meatless recipes (because hello veggies!), but today is all about chicken as the main dish. This sun-dried tomato chicken is made in ONE SKILLET, which equals less dishes, and I know that's something you and I can both get on board with.

I believe I've mentioned this before, but the reason California Sun Dry sun-dried tomatoes are the BEST is because, unlike other brands who rush the drying process, California Sun Dry lays their tomatoes out in the sun for natural drying, which means more flavor!

Skillet with 5 chicken thighs covered in sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil

WHY THIS SUN-DRIED TOMATO CHICKEN IS THE BEST

  • It's made in one skillet, which makes prep and clean up super easy
  • The chicken is seared first, so the outside is crispy but the inside is tender
  • The sauce is crazy flavorful, but still on the lighter side so you'll feel good eating it

SUN-DRIED TOMATO CHICKEN INGREDIENTS

  • Chicken
  • Garlic
  • California Sun Dry sun-dried tomatoes
  • Parmesan
  • Milk of choice
  • Basil

HOW TO MAKE SUN-DRIED TOMATO CHICKEN

Sear chicken: Heat an oven-proof skillet with oil, then sear both sides of the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side. The chicken should be fully cooked, so make sure to cut into one of the thighs to check for doneness before removing it from the skillet. I like to use my cast iron skillet when searing pretty much anything, and I always use kitchen tongs to make flipping the chicken easier.

Make the sauce: Once the chicken is seared, you'll remove it from the pan then make the sauce, which in this case is a mixture of garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan, milk, and water. Next, turn the heat to low then stir this mixture until everything is combined. The cheese should mostly melt, but don't worry if it doesn't all melt (it's still super cheesy!).

close up shot of chicken thighs covered in Italian seasoning, sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil

Skillet with chicken thighs, sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil

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Chicken thighs covered in sun-dried tomato sauce and fresh basil

Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Skillet

This Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken is made in one skillet and loaded with flavor. The chicken is seared to perfection, and the sauce is made with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes and parmesan cheese for a creamy yet light sauce. 
5 from 5 votes
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 5
Author: Erin

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

for the sauce:

  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • ¼ cup California Sun Dry sun-dried tomatoes sliced
  • ¾ cup parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup milk of choice
  • ½ cup water
  • fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

  • Mix Italian seasoning, salt and pepper together and pour onto a large plate. Coat each chicken thigh with seasoning, then place directly into a large skillet (I used my cast iron skillet).
  • Sear the chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, or until chicken is cooked all the way through. You may need to add 1 tablespoon oil to the skillet. Once chicken is cooked, use kitchen tongs to remove chicken.
  • In that same skillet, combine all of the sauce ingredients and reduce heat to medium-low, stirring for a few minutes until cheese has melted. Simmer mixture for 5 minutes or so, which will allow it to thicken. Place chicken back in skillet and top it with fresh basil.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

-Freshly grated parmesan cheese will give you the best results 

Nutrition

Calories: 335kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 625mg | Potassium: 321mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 293IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 284mg | Iron: 2mg
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Erin is the recipe developer, writer and photographer behind the healthy food blog, The Almond Eater. She's been blogging since 2014 and loves to create food for many different diets, including vegan, gluten free and/or Whole30 recipes.

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  1. Malorie says

    March 22, 2023 at 12:30 pm

    Can we bake the chicken instead?

    Reply
    • Erin says

      March 22, 2023 at 4:40 pm

      I think that should work, though I'd still recommend pan-searing the chicken skin side down, then flip it over and bake at 425° for 12-15 minutes.

      Reply
  2. Pamela says

    March 20, 2023 at 6:25 pm

    5 stars
    I made this for dinner and it was delicious!! I did add a jar of sun dried tomato pesto along with the tomatoes, sun dried.

    Reply
    • Erin says

      March 22, 2023 at 8:33 am

      YUM -- so glad you enjoyed the chicken!

      Reply
  3. Danielle V. says

    August 19, 2020 at 6:53 pm

    5 stars
    AMAZING!! Best seasoned chicken I have ever had! If you like sun-dried tomatoes this recipe is a must!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      August 19, 2020 at 8:35 pm

      So glad you liked it Danielle -- thanks for the comment!

      Reply

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