Best 8 Chicken In Creamy Tomato Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors with our guide to preparing the ultimate chicken in creamy tomato sauce. This culinary masterpiece combines the succulent tenderness of chicken with the velvety smoothness of a rich and tangy tomato sauce, creating a comforting dish that tantalizes the taste buds. Whether you prefer a classic version or an innovative twist, we've compiled a selection of recipes that cater to every palate, ensuring a truly unforgettable dining experience.

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EASY CREAMY CHICKEN IN TOMATO SAUCE



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Juicy chicken breasts in tomato sauce is an easy, delicious dinner recipe that will be ready in 20 minutes.

Provided by Alida Ryder

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

500 g (1lb) chicken breasts
1 tsp salt
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp pepper
1 onion (finely chopped )
4 garlic loves (crushed )
1 tsp oregano
1½ cups tomato passata
½ cup cream
½ cup Parmesan cheese (grated )
salt and pepper
pinch of sugar ((optional))
fresh basil (to serve )

Steps:

  • Place chicken breasts on a chopping board in front of you and with a sharp knife, carefully slice each in half resulting in two thin fillets.
  • Drizzle with olive oil and season generously with salt, pepper and paprika on both sides.
  • Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
  • Add the chicken and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • In the same pan, fry the onion, garlic and oregano in a splash of olive oil until soft and fragrant.
  • Pour in the passata/tomatoes and cream.
  • Season with salt and pepper and allow to simmer gently for 5 minutes. Stir in the Parmesan cheese.
  • Add the chicken back to the pan along with any resting juices and allow to simmer for another minute or two.
  • Top with basil and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 29 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 97 mg, Sodium 760 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN WITH TOMATO-CREAM SAUCE



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A creamy tomato sauce makes plain chicken an extraordinary dish for guests. It's easy to double the recipe when cooking for a crowd. -Agnes Cooper, Newark, Delaware

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/4 cup butter
1 small onion, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup sour cream
2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Hot cooked noodles

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown chicken in butter on each side. Remove and set aside. Add onion and garlic; saute until tender. Stir in tomatoes and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; return chicken to pan. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until chicken juices run clear., Remove chicken and keep warm. Combine the flour and sour cream. Reduce heat to low; stir in sour cream mixture and Parmesan cheese. Heat through (do not boil). Serve chicken and sauce over noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 113mg cholesterol, Sodium 621mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

SPICY CHICKEN IN A CREAMY TOMATO SAUCE



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While digging through the pantry I threw this together and thus a new favorite dish was born. This can stretch a few ingredients to feed the family. Try and you will agree this is a dish you will feel good about serving to friends as well. recipe#378154 has a ingredient list for making your own blackeining seasonings if you wish

Provided by Shawn C

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, sliced in thin medallions (or dice small to stretch further)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon blackening seasoning (I prefer Paul Prudhomme redfish magic)
4 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced thin
2 garlic cloves, sliced thin
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon blackening seasoning
1 pinch red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon dried basil (or fresh if you prefer)
2/3 cup heavy cream
2 green onions, chopped
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/3 cup fresh spinach (leaves cut in half)
3 cups mini penne pasta, cooked

Steps:

  • season chicken well with blackening seasoning.
  • in heavy skillet heat to med- high. add 1 T of butter and 1 T olive oil.
  • cook chicken until just done about 6-8 minutes and remove to a plate.
  • add mushrooms to skillet and 1 T butter.
  • cook mushrooms until they start to brown, add garlic and cook no more than 2 minutes being careful not to scorch the garlic.
  • add tomatoes, basil, blackening season and red pepper flakes.
  • let cook for 5-6 minutes until most of the tomato liquid is gone.
  • add cream and turn down the heat to medium and let cook for 5-6 minutes. taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
  • sprinkle parmesan over and stir until well combined, add green onions.
  • return chicken to mixture and let cook 5 more minutes.
  • add pasta and spinach and stir to coat cook 2 minutes or until pasta is heated through.
  • serve.

CHICKEN WITH CREAMY SUN-DRIED TOMATO SAUCE



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Sun dried tomatoes create a flavorful depth to the creamy sauce on this easy chicken dish. You can add or subtract to the red pepper flakes making it perfect for your own tastes. This takes only minutes to make.

Provided by Geema

Categories     Chicken

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1 1/2 lb total)
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup drained sun-dried tomato packed in oil, patted dry and coarsely chopped (1/2 oz)
3/4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
1/4 cup dry white wine
3/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil

Steps:

  • Pat chicken dry and season with salt and black pepper.
  • Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then brown chicken, turning once, about 6 minutes total.
  • (Chicken will not be cooked through.) Transfer with tongs to a plate.
  • Add garlic, tomatoes, and red pepper flakes to skillet and sauté, stirring, until garlic is pale golden, about 1 minute.
  • Add wine and boil, stirring and scraping up brown bits, until reduced by half, about 1 minute.
  • Add chicken broth and bring to a boil, covered.
  • Add chicken to skillet with any juices accumulated on plate and simmer, covered, until just cooked through, 3 minutes approximately.
  • Transfer chicken with tongs to a platter and keep warm, loosely covered with foil.
  • Stir cream and 2 tablespoons basil into sauce in skillet and bring just to a simmer.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve sauce over chicken and sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255.2, Fat 13.2, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 95.9, Sodium 302.4, Carbohydrate 3.7, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.4, Protein 26.9

CHICKEN WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO CREAM SAUCE RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, salt, pepper, unsalted butter, garlic, chicken broth, heavy cream, sun-dried tomato, dried oregano, dried thyme, fresh basil

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, sliced
1 cup chicken broth
½ cup heavy cream
⅓ cup sun-dried tomato
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried thyme
¼ cup fresh basil, sliced

Steps:

  • Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, skin-side down, and sear both sides until golden brown. Drain excess fat and set aside.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in the skillet. Add garlic. Stir until fragrant, then add chicken broth, heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, dried oregano, dried thyme, and fresh basil and reduce heat to low. Return chicken to the skillet and baste well.
  • Bake at 400˚F (200˚C) for 25 minutes.
  • Serve immediately and drizzle remaining broth mix over chicken.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466 calories, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 33 grams, Sugar 5 grams

CHICKEN IN TOMATO-BASIL CREAM SAUCE



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This recipe was inspired by all our fresh garden tomatoes and herbs. In summer, I grill the chicken with some Italian seasonings and a bit of garlic powder, but on rainy days or in winter, I cook it on the stovetop. -Rachel Kowasic, Connellsville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
3 teaspoons butter, divided
8 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup uncooked whole wheat orzo pasta
1 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup loosely packed basil leaves, julienned
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook chicken in 2 teaspoons butter until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, saute tomatoes and onion in remaining butter until onion is softened. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in broth. Bring to a boil; add orzo. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until orzo is tender. Stir in the chicken, milk, basil, salt and pepper; heat through (do not boil). Sprinkle with cheese just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 723mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN IN CREAMY SUN-DRIED TOMATO SAUCE



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Mediterranean flavors such as sun-dried tomatoes, kalamata olives, capers, artichoke hearts, tomatoes and white wine simmer together to flavor chicken breasts in this mouthwatering slow-cooker dish.

Provided by Campbell's Kitchen

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Campbell's Kitchen

Time 7h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (10.75 ounce) cans Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Chicken with Herbs Soup or Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup
1 cup Chablis or other dry white wine *
¼ cup coarsely chopped pitted kalamata or oil-cured olives
2 tablespoons drained capers
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 cup drained and coarsely chopped sun-dried tomatoes
8 (4 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
½ cup chopped fresh basil leaves
Hot cooked rice, egg noodles or mashed potatoes

Steps:

  • Stir the soup, wine, olives, capers, garlic, artichokes and tomatoes in a 3 1/2-quart slow cooker. Add the chicken and turn to coat.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 7 to 8 hours** or until the chicken is cooked through. Sprinkle with the basil, if desired. Serve with the rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351.7 calories, Carbohydrate 35.8 g, Cholesterol 61.6 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 27.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 899.4 mg, Sugar 1 g

SKILLET CHICKEN IN CREAMY SUN-DRIED TOMATO SAUCE



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Quick pantry cooking--easy and delicious pan-seared chicken with a sun-dried tomato sauce.

Provided by rayne drops

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons olive oil
4 (4 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 large yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, or more to taste, diced
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth
⅓ cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and add to hot oil. Cook for 4 minutes, then flip and cook until browned, about 4 minutes more. Remove chicken to a plate.
  • Add onion, garlic, and thyme leaves to the skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, for 3 minutes. Stir in flour; mix until combined. Add broth and sun-dried tomatoes. Return chicken to the skillet and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 15 to 18 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Carbohydrate 8.2 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 23.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 404.1 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

Tips:

  • Use ripe, juicy tomatoes. This will give your sauce the best flavor.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan. If you add too much chicken to the pan, it will steam instead of brown.
  • Cook the chicken over medium heat. This will help it cook evenly without burning.
  • Simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Serve the chicken with your favorite sides. Rice, pasta, or potatoes are all good options.

Conclusion:

Chicken in Creamy Tomato Sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The creamy tomato sauce is rich and flavorful, and the chicken is cooked to perfection. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table. If you are looking for a new way to cook chicken, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed.

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