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Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken
This Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Chicken is the perfect combination of sweet, tangy, rich and wholesome. With only 5 ingredients and one dish, this meal idea is both simple to make and quick to clean up. If you love sun dried tomatoes then there is no doubt you will really enjoy this easy dinner recipe.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 260 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast (about 3-4 chicken breasts)
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 4 oz jarred julienned sun dried tomatoes drained
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
For Garnish
- fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375˚F.
- Chop the sun dried tomatoes roughly until they are in easy, bite sized pieces. Mix cream cheese and garlic with the sundried tomatoes until they are well combined.
- Lay the chicken breast flat in a baking dish and spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the chicken. Top with the mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 20 minutes, then loosely cover with foil and bake another 15-20 minutes or until the chicken is done (165˚F internal temperature.)
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with your choice of sides. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Dietary Considerations:
- This recipe is naturally gluten free, low carb, and friendly for low carb and keto diets.
- You can cut the chicken in half, chunks, or use chicken tenderloins in lieu of full chicken breasts to make serving easier. Cooking time may be reduced.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the refrigerator or in the freezer for up to a month.
Nutrition Information
Serving
4oz chicken with 1/4 cup topping
Calories
260kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
0g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
98mg
(33%)
Sodium
440mg
(18%)
Potassium
0mg
(0%)
Fiber
0g
(0%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
0IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0mg
(0%)
Calcium
0mg
(0%)
Iron
0mg
(0%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 260
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4oz chicken with 1/4 cup topping | |
| Calories | 260kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 98mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 440mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 0mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 0mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.