Chicken in Creamy Sun-dried Tomato Sauce - This mouthwatering dish features tender and juicy chicken breasts smothered in a rich and tangy sauce made with low-fat cream cheese and sun-dried tomatoes.
It's a delicious and healthier alternative to traditional creamy chicken dishes, without sacrificing any of the flavor. Whether you're looking for a nourishing dinner option or just want to treat yourself to a comforting and wholesome meal, this chicken dish is sure to impress.
As a family we just love the bold and irresistible flavor of sun-dried tomatoes. These little gems pack a powerful punch and add a deliciously tangy twist to so many different recipes. But when it comes to pairing them with other ingredients, few things compare to the magic that happens when you combine them with juicy chicken breasts. If you are a fan of chicken dishes and just can't resist a good recipe, there's no denying that sun-dried tomatoes take things to a whole new level. So if you're ready to experience a flavor sensation like no other, get ready to try this amazing chicken dish.
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Calories in Chicken in Creamy Sun-dried Tomato Sauce
This delicious recipe with Tender Chicken breasts serve 4 and is 335 calories per serving, which is perfect for a family friendly meal when paired with some additional sides.
There are lots more recipes around this calorie value in my 300-400 calories recipe section.
If you are using these recipes as part of a calorie controlled diet or healthy eating plan, you can calculate your daily calories by using a calorie calculator, as this will vary per individual depending on various factors.
Ingredients needed for Chicken in Creamy Sun-dried Tomato Sauce
for this recipe you will need the following ingredients:
- Chicken Breasts - You can either use 2 large butterflied in half or 4 small
- Paprika
- Garlic and Onion Powder
- Sun-dried Tomatoes - either dried or in oil are fine for this recipe. Oiled will add a few more calories, but also add a better flavour and is my preferred option in this recipe.
- Fresh Garlic
- Onion
- Low Fat Cream Cheese - like Philadelphia or a stores own brand (do not mistake this for quark)
- Parmesan Cheese
- Chicken Stock
- Parsley or Basil
- Olive oil spray
- Salt and pepper
See the recipe card for full quantities.
Once all the ingredients are prepared, you can get ready to make this easy recipe.
Why is my sauce not thickening?
The sauce is thickened by adding light cream cheese and reducing it down, but if the pan is too small or the cream cheese doesn't fully melt, the sauce won't thicken properly. Using a wide-bottomed frying pan with a large circumference that can accommodate all the ingredients is crucial.
Make sure that the chicken stock is hot and the heat is high enough to melt the cream cheese completely. Once you add in the parmesan cheese, the sauce will become velvety, creamy, and silky in appearance, making for a delicious and indulgent meal.
How do I know the Chicken is Cooked?
For perfectly cooked chicken breast, it's crucial to ensure that it reaches an internal temperature of 165°C at its thickest part. To achieve this, it's recommended to use small chicken breasts or large ones that have been butterflied in half and flattened with a meat tenderizer. This not only ensures even cooking in the pan but also creates a nice sear with the seasoning. Thick cuts of chicken breast may brown too much on the outside while remaining uncooked in the center.
If you struggle with achieving the ideal doneness of chicken breast, investing in a meat thermometer is highly recommended. Overcooking chicken breast is a common issue, resulting in a dry and tough texture, which is far from appetizing.
Sides for Chicken in Creamy Sun-dried Tomato Sauce
This chicken in creamy sun-dried tomato sauce recipe is not only absolutely delicious on its own, but it also complements a variety of sides perfectly.
For a lighter option, try pairing it with some of your favorite veggies like:
- tender asparagus
- crisp broccolini
- vibrant green beans
- sautéed spinach or kale
- Roasted Vegetables - Roast a mix of your favorite vegetables, such as sweet potatoes, carrots, zucchini, and bell peppers, with olive oil, garlic, and herbs.
- Cauliflower Rice - Swap out regular rice for cauliflower rice, which is lower in carbs and calories but still delicious.
- Grilled or Steamed Vegetables - Serve a colorful mix of grilled or steamed vegetables like asparagus, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and snow peas.
These options are not only healthy but also add a pop of color to your plate.
If you're craving something more substantial, this dish also goes exceptionally well with hearty sides such as:
- al dente pasta
- creamy mashed or crispy roasted potatoes
- fluffy rice that soaks up every drop of the luscious sauce.
These options will keep you satisfied and leave you feeling fully satisfied after your meal.
Additionally if you have some spare calories left for the day, serving with a side of your favourite bread can be a great way to mop up any leftover sauce.
More Chicken Recipes
Looking for some other delicious Chicken Breast recipes? Check out some of these:
- Grilled Chicken Breast Stuffed with Mozzarella
- Spicy Chicken Stuffed with Feta Cheese and Salsa
- Chicken Parmesan
- Tomato and Mozzarella Hasselback Chicken
- Hunters Chicken (Chicken New Yorker)
- Golden Parmesan Crusted Chicken
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Chicken in Creamy Sun-dried Tomato Sauce
Chicken in Creamy Sun-dried Tomato Sauce - This mouthwatering dish features tender and juicy chicken breasts smothered in a rich and tangy sauce made with low-fat cream cheese and sun-dried tomatoes.
Ingredients
- 4 small chicken breast (approx 170g/6oz each)
- 2 teaspoons of paprika (not smoked)
- ½ teaspoon of garlic powder (granules)
- ½ teaspoon of onion powder (granules)
- freshly ground sea salt and black pepper
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves of garlic, crushed
- 50g (1.5oz) of sun-dried tomatoes, chopped small
- 400ml of low sodium chicken stock
- 100g (3.5oz) of light cream cheese
- 30g (1oz) of parmesan, fresh grated.
- fresh parsley or basil, chopped
- olive oil spray
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts on a board, and cover over with cling film, then using a meat mallet to pound until thin.
- Season both sides with the paprika, garlic and onion powder and a generous amount of freshly ground sea salt and black pepper.
- Spray a dip frying pan over a medium-high heat with some olive spray, add the chicken breasts and cook for about 5 mins per side until lightly golden, then remove from pan and set aside.
- Spray the frying pan with a little more cooking oil spray and add the onion. Fry for a few minutes until translucent.
- Then add in the garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes, then gradually keep adding in a little bit of stock at a time, reduce it down around the onion and tomatoes and keep repeating the process until you have added 200ml and the onions are lovely and softened and caramelized. (Make sure you are reducing the stock down each time you add a little bit).
- Add in the cream cheese and stir until fully melted, then add the remaining 200ml stock and bring to a bubble so that is starts to a reduce into a creamy sauce.
- Stir in the parmesan until melted. Then add back in the chicken pieces, spooning some of the sauce over the top, allow to simmer until the chicken is cooked through. If the sauce reduces too much you can add in a little more stock to loosen.
- Sprinkle with a little chopped fresh parsley or basil and enjoy with your favourite sides.
Notes
Please see below for details about recipe:
- Calories - scroll down to nutritional info box
- WW Points and other Slimming or Weight Loss programs: due to plans regularly changing and updating, we recommend calculating with the official tools you get as a member to those plans to ensure accuracy of values
- Gluten Free Friendly - use gluten free stock
- Side suggestions: rice, pasta, potatoes (any way) or some healthy green vegetables of your choice.
- Suitable for Freezing ❄️ - may need a little additional stock added to loosen sauce.
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Nutrition Information
Yield 4 Serving Size 1 servingAmount Per Serving Calories 335Total Fat 10gSaturated Fat 4gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 10gCholesterol 122mgSodium 630mgCarbohydrates 10gFiber 2gSugar 5gProtein 45g
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Dawn says
Could we use roast peppers and Quark instead of sun dried tomatoes and cream cheese?
Shevy (Slimming Eats) says
Hi Dawn, you won't get the same flavours with Roast Peppers and quark has a tendency to split and doesn't have the same creamy taste, so I don't recommend it for this recipe.
Evelyn says
Made this for the 1st time .... what can i say ... but truly scrumptious !! Easy peasy and much tastyness ... served with veggies and hassleback potatoes ... a sure fire hit .... give it a try ... you won't be dissapointed
Sue says
All I can say is... absolutely gorgeous. Reheated next day too - even more so. Great recipes Siobhan, thank you.
Tracey Marshall says
This was amazing - family couldn't believe it was a slimming world recipe.
Christine says
Would ricotta work well instead of cream cheese
Shevy (Slimming Eats) says
Ricotta has a grainy kind of texture, so you won’t get the same results with the sauce .
Debbie says
Loved this recipe creamy very tasteful even my husdanb liked it
Cindy says
Another 5star recipe add to my collection .. We had it with rice.. YUM!!
Lisa says
We loved this using salmon instead of chicken and it worked well (we don’t eat meat). I shall definitely be cooking this again thank you!
maxine davis says
Hi, as I'm in the UK, with regard to cream cheese could I use the laughing cow lighter brand? (Not sure you have that in Canada??) Many thanks
Shevy (Slimming Eats) says
I use light Philadelphia.
Anne Braithwaite says
Hi with the new changes coming in January what alternative to cream cheese can we use to save syns? Quark? Fat free fromage frais? Yoghurt? Thank you x
Shevy (Slimming Eats) says
If laughing cow is still a healthy extra A then that will be the best option, you definitely do not want to use quark or fromage frais as they will more than likely split and not yield a creamy sauce.
Caroline Cowey says
Best creamy low syn recipe I’ve tried, was wonderful! Think I will syn the soft cheese in January as miss this type of dish- thanks x
Anna Kitchen says
I made this for my husband and 2 kids 5 + 3. I made it with pasta and they inhaled it! So easy and tasty! Another favourite for us! Thanks
x
Charlotte says
Absolutely delicious- had t use a little cornflour to thicken but just a gorgeous dinner. Could add mushrooms as well to change things up.
Rowena says
Can you freeze this please
Shevy (Slimming Eats) says
yes you sure can 🙂
Sheryl James says
Your recipe sounds absolutely delicious! Can't wait to try it. I follow you on Instagram and love all your recipes.
Samantha Lawson says
Just made this for dinner, was so delicious. New firm family favourite!!
Linda Reilly says
Great recipe for all, topped it with some chilli flakes, it was delicious. Thanks
Carol Peacock says
Family coming for dinner tonight and this has been requested. Daughter has also asked for a batch to be frozen for while I am away on holiday and she is house sitting !!!
Sue says
Made this to share with friends at the weekend. We all loved it and I will certainly make it again
Gillian Cairns says
Husband and I love this, an absolute favourite and so easy. Having i t tonight with rice
Sonia says
I have made this a few times...... lovely and creamy..... tastes like something a Chef would turn out...and I am no Chef. Absolutely 10/10 for this. Try it you wont be disappointed. I serve mine with a baked patoto and salad.
Mel says
OH WOW! Love this ! As I live on the Greek Island of Corfu ,I do my own SD Toms.Pick 'em ,prepare 'em,put them on a tray,cover with a food net,(keeps bugs off ) Takes about 3 days,take them in at night.Put them in a jar with my Greek friends Olive Oil MMMM.Great recipe,Thank you.
Kay says
Just tried this recipe for the first time & it was absolutely lovely- not surprising really cos everything I’ve tried from this site is amazing!!
Mandy says
Making this again tonight, one of our family favourites. Not many ingredients, but really flavoursome.
Flicker says
My favourite recipe so far. So delicious and relatively easy . Winner
Rhuan Nash says
Made this tonight, it was absolutely delicious, will be making it again and again and again......
Thanks for sharing the recipe .
Siobhan (Slimming Eats) says
Hi Rhuan, I am so pleased you enjoyed it. Thank you for commenting
Patricia Walklett says
Made this for the first time tonight it was delicious will be making it again now to find another recipe to use the rest of jar of tomatoes
Marie Perry says
Made this today but doubled the amount sauce so I could freeze half to make another meal at later date. Thought I might try pork or fish.
Lovely recipe not complicated
Karen says
This was very easy to make and lots of flavour. I added corn as well and used tomato’s that we grew and dehydrated last year.