Tasty Chicken Breast with Artichoke Hearts Recipe
This Tasty Chicken Breast with Artichoke Hearts is a delightful and creamy dish featuring tender chicken breasts seared to perfection and smothered in a rich sauce made with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, cream cheese, and artichokes. A hint of fresh parsley adds a bright finishing touch, making it perfect for a comforting dinner that is both flavorful and easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Salt
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, plus extra for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare and Sear the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts generously with sea salt and ground pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the chicken breasts and sear each side for 5 to 6 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and place on a plate.
- Sauté Garlic and Sun-Dried Tomatoes: Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet, sautéing for about 1 minute until the garlic becomes fragrant, careful not to burn it.
- Create the Creamy Sauce: Pour in the chicken broth and let it simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the cream cheese and whisk until the cheese melts completely into the broth, creating a smooth and creamy sauce. Then, fold in the chopped artichokes. Adjust seasoning with a pinch of salt and pepper if needed. Stir in the chopped parsley to enhance freshness.
- Combine Chicken and Sauce: Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet, nestling them into the creamy sauce. Spoon sauce over the chicken to coat well. Continue cooking on low heat for a few more minutes until the chicken is fully heated through and has absorbed the flavors of the sauce.
- Final Touch and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle extra chopped parsley over the dish for garnish. Serve hot and enjoy this creamy, flavorful chicken with artichokes.
Notes
- For best results, use fresh garlic and high-quality sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil for enhanced flavor.
- Drain the canned artichokes thoroughly to prevent excess liquid in the sauce.
- You can substitute cream cheese with mascarpone or ricotta for a different creaminess.
- Serve with steamed vegetables, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stove or microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 225g)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
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