Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Pour-Over Baked Chicken: A One-Pan Wonder

A rich, creamy baked chicken dish covered in a flavorful sun-dried tomato sauce — easy, elegant, and perfect for a weeknight dinner with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

For the Chicken

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tbsp olive oil

For the Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce

1 tbsp butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (oil-packed preferred)
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup chicken broth
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ tsp paprika
½ tsp dried basil
Salt and pepper to taste

Optional Garnish

Fresh basil or parsley
Extra Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Season the chicken on both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
Sear the chicken in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat with olive oil for 2–3 minutes per side until lightly golden. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add sun-dried tomatoes, then stir in heavy cream and chicken broth.
Mix in Parmesan cheese, paprika, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
Return the chicken to the pan and spoon the creamy sauce generously over each piece.
Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes, or until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C) internally.
Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and extra Parmesan before serving.

Serving Suggestions

Serve with:

Garlic mashed potatoes
Buttered pasta
Steamed broccoli or green beans
Rice or crusty bread to soak up the sauce

Helpful Tips

Use oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes for richer flavor
Swap heavy cream for half-and-half for a lighter version
Add spinach or mushrooms for extra veggies
For spice, add a pinch of red pepper flakes

Recipe Summary

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
Cuisine: Italian-Inspired Comfort Food