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Flavorful Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Recipe Easy Summer Dinner with Fresh Herbs

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A quick and easy summer chicken recipe featuring juicy chicken breasts topped with a tangy sun-dried tomato and fresh herb mixture, perfect for light dinners or outdoor dining.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds / 680 grams)
  • 1 cup (150 grams) chopped sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil (drain slightly)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) white wine or chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Rinse and pat dry the chicken breasts. Chop sun-dried tomatoes finely and mince garlic. Chop fresh basil, rosemary, and thyme, then combine all herbs with the sun-dried tomatoes in a small bowl. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil to this mixture and stir until well coated.
  2. Lightly season both sides of each chicken breast with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  3. Place your skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Let it heat until it shimmers but doesn’t smoke.
  4. Place chicken breasts carefully in the hot pan. Cook undisturbed for about 3-4 minutes until the underside forms a golden crust. Flip and sear the other side for another 3-4 minutes.
  5. Push the chicken to one side. Add the minced garlic to the empty side, stirring quickly so it doesn’t burn. Pour in the white wine or chicken broth to deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits with a wooden spoon.
  6. Spoon the tomato and herb mixture evenly over each chicken breast. Cover the pan with a lid or foil to trap steam and allow the flavors to meld.
  7. Reduce heat to medium-low. Let the chicken cook through, about 6-8 minutes more, or until an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) is reached.
  8. Remove the lid and drizzle fresh lemon juice over the chicken.
  9. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

If you don’t have fresh herbs, use one-third the amount of dried herbs. For a dairy-free version, this recipe is naturally free of dairy. To keep the topping moist during simmering, splash a little more broth or wine if needed. Pounding chicken breasts to even thickness speeds cooking and ensures even doneness. Use a meat thermometer to check for 165°F internal temperature. Avoid overcrowding the pan to get a good sear. Rest chicken after cooking for juicy results.

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