Tasty Chicken Breast with Artichoke Hearts Recipe
A delicious and creamy chicken breast recipe featuring sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, and a rich cream cheese sauce, perfect for a comforting dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 2 lb (900g) chicken breasts
- Sea salt, to taste
- Ground pepper, to taste
- 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
Sauce
- 1–2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 oz (28g) sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 1/4 cup (300ml) chicken broth
- 8 oz (226g) cream cheese
- 15 oz (425g) canned artichokes, drained and chopped
- 1/4 cup (15g) chopped parsley
Instructions
- Prepare and Sear the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts generously with sea salt and ground pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken breasts and sear each side for 5 to 6 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside on a plate.
- Sauté Garlic and Sun-Dried Tomatoes: Reduce heat to medium-low. Add minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet. Sauté for about 1 minute until the garlic becomes fragrant.
- Create the Creamy Sauce: Pour chicken broth into the skillet and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in cream cheese and whisk until melted, creating a smooth and creamy sauce. Add chopped artichokes, season with additional salt and pepper if necessary, then stir in chopped parsley.
- Combine Chicken and Sauce: Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet. Spoon the creamy sauce over the chicken, coating it well. Continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes until the chicken is heated through and the flavors meld together.
- Final Touch and Serve: Remove skillet from heat. Sprinkle extra chopped parsley over the top for garnish. Serve hot and enjoy this flavorful, creamy chicken dish.
Notes
- Make sure the chicken is cooked through before removing from the skillet to avoid undercooked meat.
- You can substitute fresh artichoke hearts for canned if preferred; just adjust cooking time accordingly.
- For a tangier flavor, add a splash of lemon juice to the sauce.
- This dish pairs well with rice, pasta, or crusty bread.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (about 200g)
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Keywords: chicken breast, creamy sauce, artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, easy dinner, healthy chicken recipe
