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Chicken Breast in Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce with Rice Pilaf

30-Minute Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Chicken with Rice Pilaf


  • Author: Christina R. Jones
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Description

A delicious and creamy chicken dish with sun-dried tomatoes served with fragrant rice pilaf.


Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken Fillets
  • 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. Season chicken Fillets with salt and pepper, then cook until golden brown, about 5-6 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pan, sauté garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  4. Add sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1 minute.
  5. Pour in heavy cream and simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  6. Return chicken to the pan and coat with the sauce. Simmer for 2 more minutes.
  7. In a separate pot, melt butter and toast rice for 1-2 minutes.
  8. Add chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover. Cook for 15 minutes.
  9. Fluff rice with a fork and stir in chopped parsley.
  10. Serve chicken with sauce over rice pilaf.

Notes

  • Use full-fat cream for best texture.
  • Adjust salt to taste.
  • Chicken can be substituted with turkey or tofu.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate
  • Calories: 650
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 35g
  • Saturated Fat: 18g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: 180mg

Keywords: chicken, sun-dried tomato, cream sauce, rice pilaf, Mediterranean