Chicken in Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Sauce | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this delightful #chicken entree is perfect for company or #holiday dinners like #Easter. I used #glutenfree #pasta but any kind can be used.

Chicken in Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Sauce

Teresa Ambra

2013 – Gluten Free Living

Chicken in Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Sauce is a really lovely recipe! Baked chicken is served with gluten free pasta and served with a sumptuous Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Sauce that’s really mouthwatering. While you don’t have to use gluten free pasta or flour in this recipe if you’re not gluten intolerant, I chose to use those ingredients and the recipe turned out quite wonderfully.

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The sun-dried tomato basil sauce is made with reconstituted sun-dried tomatoes, red bell pepper, diced shallots, and freshly chopped basil along with cream and chicken broth. This creamy sauce is smooth to the tastebuds and flavored with the veggies and basil. You will be smacking your lips at the deliciousness of this delightful entree.

The original recipe calls for grilled chicken but I decided that baking the chicken would be easier for me so that’s what I did. I added red bell pepper to the sauce to add a little more color and slightly increased the amounts of the shallots and sun-dried tomatoes.

As I stated earlier I substituted gluten free flour, but other than that I pretty much followed the recipe. It’s quite a tasty dinner dish that’s not overly expensive, nor too difficult to make. Granted, I cook all the time so I thought the recipe was easy but I realize everyone has different levels of experience in the kitchen–still this recipe cannot be considered too involved or difficult.

If you’re looking for a delectable way to make chicken for your family, I can highly recommend this recipe. I also recommend it for serving company. If you time everything right, this main dish with pasta can be made in just over an hour. Add a side salad or veggie and you’re good to go. My family has always enjoyed pasta, so serving chicken over pasta with a succulent, savory sauce drizzled over top is a win-win for us. I think it will be a win-win for you too!

Chicken in Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Sauce | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this delightful #chicken entree is perfect for company or #holiday dinners like #Easter. I used #glutenfree #pasta but any kind can be used.

Chicken in Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Sauce is a delicious main-dish entree. The creamy sauce has wonderful savory flavors due to the shallots, bell peppers, tomatoes and freshly chopped basil.

Chicken in Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Sauce | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this delightful #chicken entree is perfect for company or #holiday dinners like #Easter. I used #glutenfree #pasta but any kind can be used.

Chicken in Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Sauce is healthy and gluten free. This easy recipe took me just over an hour to put together. While the chicken was baking I made the sauce and the noodles so it was all done at the same time.

Chicken in Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Sauce | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this delightful #chicken entree is perfect for company or #holiday dinners like #Easter. I used #glutenfree #pasta but any kind can be used.

We love sauces served over pasta and this one is very delectable.

Here’s what I did.

Chicken in Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Sauce | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this delightful #chicken entree is perfect for company or #holiday dinners like #Easter. I used #glutenfree #pasta but any kind can be used.

Spray a 10×14″ baking dish with olive oil cooking spray. Place four chicken breasts in pan and sprinkle heavily with salt and pepper. Drizzle olive oil over top of the chicken. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Turn chicken over. Salt and pepper again. Bake an additional 30 minutes until done.

Chicken in Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Sauce | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this delightful #chicken entree is perfect for company or #holiday dinners like #Easter. I used #glutenfree #pasta but any kind can be used.

Meanwhile, prepare everything for the sauce. Dice shallots, chop fresh basil, chop sun-dried tomatoes and add to water so they can rehydrate.

Chicken in Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Sauce | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this delightful #chicken entree is perfect for company or #holiday dinners like #Easter. I used #glutenfree #pasta but any kind can be used.

Place a couple of tablespoons of olive oil in a medium-sized saucepan and add diced red bell pepper. Saute a few minutes. Add diced shallots and saute a few minutes more until veggies are tender.

Chicken in Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Sauce | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this delightful #chicken entree is perfect for company or #holiday dinners like #Easter. I used #glutenfree #pasta but any kind can be used.

I added gluten free flour but if you don’t have gluten intolerance, regular all-purpose flour will work. Whisk flour to incorporate. Saute the veggies with the flour for a few minutes.

Chicken in Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Sauce | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this delightful #chicken entree is perfect for company or #holiday dinners like #Easter. I used #glutenfree #pasta but any kind can be used.

Add chicken broth. Work chicken broth into veggies about 1/4 cup at a time until all of the broth is incorporated.

Chicken in Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Sauce | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this delightful #chicken entree is perfect for company or #holiday dinners like #Easter. I used #glutenfree #pasta but any kind can be used.

Add the cream and cook until sauce thickens.

Chicken in Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Sauce | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this delightful #chicken entree is perfect for company or #holiday dinners like #Easter. I used #glutenfree #pasta but any kind can be used.

Here the chicken is done.

Chicken in Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Sauce | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this delightful #chicken entree is perfect for company or #holiday dinners like #Easter. I used #glutenfree #pasta but any kind can be used.

Once sauce has thickened stir in basil and drained, rehydrated tomatoes.

Chicken in Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Sauce | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this delightful #chicken entree is perfect for company or #holiday dinners like #Easter. I used #glutenfree #pasta but any kind can be used.

This sauce was mouthwatering!

Chicken in Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Sauce | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this delightful #chicken entree is perfect for company or #holiday dinners like #Easter. I used #glutenfree #pasta but any kind can be used.

Cook pasta according to package directions and drain. I think this only took 5-6 minutes. I like to stir a little olive oil or butter into the pasta after it’s cooked to prevent it from sticking.

Update 2017: I’ve found that Ronzoni makes a delicious gluten free pasta that is far superior to any other GF pasta I’ve tried.

Chicken in Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Sauce | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this delightful #chicken entree is perfect for company or #holiday dinners like #Easter. I used #glutenfree #pasta but any kind can be used.

To serve: divide pasta among four plates. Place chicken breasts over top of pasta. Ladle Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Sauce over top of chicken and pasta. You can also grill the chicken but it was a lot easier for me to bake it so I didn’t have to watch the grill at the same time.

Chicken in Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Sauce | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this delightful #chicken entree is perfect for company or #holiday dinners like #Easter. I used #glutenfree #pasta but any kind can be used.

This meal is very filling and satisfying. It goes great with a side salad or fruit.

Chicken in Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Sauce | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this delightful #chicken entree is perfect for company or #holiday dinners like #Easter. I used #glutenfree #pasta but any kind can be used.

The lovely flavors of tomatoes and basil make this recipe succulent and amazing.

Here’s the recipe.

Chicken in Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Sauce

(Recipe adapted from In The Kitchen with Jenny)

Chicken in Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Sauce | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this delightful #chicken entree is perfect for company or #holiday dinners like #Easter. I used #glutenfree #pasta but any kind can be used.

Chicken in Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Sauce

Teresa Ambra
Wonderful baked chicken dish that's served over gluten free angel hair pasta. The chicken is drizzled with a sun-dried tomato sauce consisting of basil, shallots, and bell peppers in cream and chicken broth. It's perfect for company or holiday dinners like Easter, Mother's Day or Father's Day.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Chicken, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 771 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 10x15" glass baking dish
  • 1 medium sauce pan
  • 1 sharp knife to dice vegetables
  • 1 whisk
  • 1 wooden spoon
  • 1 large stock pot to cook pasta

Ingredients
  

  • 4 chicken breasts skinless, boneless
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil or, as needed
  • 1 tsp. Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/4 cup shallots diced
  • 1/2 red bell pepper diced
  • 2 tbsp. gluten free flour or use all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 to 1/2 cup chopped sun dried tomatoes reconstituted in ½ cup water
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 1-1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or half and half, (I used heavy cream)
  • 16 oz. box gluten free angel hair pasta or use regular angel hair pasta

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Spray a 10x15” glass baking dish with olive oil cooking spray.
  • Place chicken breasts in dish.
  • Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil.
  • Bake for about 30 minutes.
  • Turn chicken over and sprinkle again with salt and pepper.
  • Bake 30 more minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  • Meanwhile, make sauce: chop or dice sun dried tomatoes and add ½ cup water.
  • Allow the tomatoes to sit in the water about 5-10 minutes to plump up for use.
  • While tomatoes are reconstituting, place a couple of tablespoons of olive oil in medium saucepan.
  • Add red bell pepper and sauté a few minutes until soft.
  • Add diced shallots and cook a few more minutes until veggies are soft.
  • Add flour and whisk to combine.
  • Slowly work in chicken broth with a whisk, then add cream and continue whisking until smooth.
  • Cook over low to medium heat until sauce thickens.
  • Dice basil and add to sauce with the drained tomatoes.
  • Stir to combine.
  • Keep over very low heat until ready to serve.
  • Heat water in a large stockpot.
  • Add gluten free angel hair pasta and cook about 5 minutes according to package directions.
  • Drain pasta add a little oil or butter to keep noodles from sticking together.
  • To serve: Spread angel hair pasta on plates.
  • Place a cooked chicken breast on the bed of noodles.
  • Spoon Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Sauce over top of the chicken and pasta.

Notes

NOTE: When I originally posted this recipe, DeBoles gluten free pasta was about the only GF pasta brand I could find. I have since discovered and highly recommend Ronzoni's gluten free pasta. The blend doesn't fall apart as easily and tastes much better.
 
Recipe adapted from In the Kitchen with Jenny.
 
© Can’t Stay Out of the Kitchen

Nutrition

Calories: 771kcalCarbohydrates: 99gProtein: 38gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 107mgSodium: 807mgPotassium: 856mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1177IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 3mg
Keyword chicken, main dish, tomatoes
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[b]Chicken in Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Sauce[/b]
Recipe Type: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Author: Teresa Ambra
Prep time:
Cook time:
Total time:
Serves: 4
Wonderful baked chicken dish that’s served over gluten free angel hair pasta, then drizzled with a sun-dried tomato sauce consisting of basil, shallots, and bell peppers in cream and chicken broth. This recipe is gluten free.
Ingredients
  • 4 skinless boneless chicken breasts
  • olive oil
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • ¼ cup diced shallots
  • ½ red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 tbsp. Bob’s Red Mill gluten free brown rice flour (or any gluten free flour)
  • 1/3 to ½ cup chopped sun dried tomatoes (reconstituted in ½ cup water)
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 1-1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or half and half (I used heavy cream)
  • 16 oz. DeBoles gluten free angel hair pasta
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°.
  2. Spray a 10×14” glass baking dish with olive oil cooking spray.
  3. Place chicken breasts in dish.
  4. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil.
  5. Bake for about 30 minutes.
  6. Turn chicken over and sprinkle again with salt and pepper.
  7. Bake 30 more minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  8. Meanwhile, make sauce: chop or dice sun dried tomatoes and add ½ cup water.
  9. Allow the tomatoes to sit in the water about 5-10 minutes to plump up for use.
  10. While tomatoes are reconstituting, place a couple of tablespoons of olive oil in medium saucepan.
  11. Add red bell pepper and sauté a few minutes until soft.
  12. Add diced shallots and cook a few more minutes until veggies are soft.
  13. Add flour and whisk to combine.
  14. Slowly work in chicken broth with a whisk, then add cream and continue whisking until smooth.
  15. Cook over low to medium heat until sauce thickens.
  16. Dice basil and add to sauce with the drained tomatoes. Stir to combine.
  17. Keep over very low heat until ready to serve.
  18. Heat water in a large stockpot.
  19. Add gluten free angel hair pasta and cook about 5 minutes according to package directions.
  20. Drain pasta add a little oil or butter to keep noodles from sticking together.
  21. [b]To serve:[/b] Spread angel hair pasta on plates.
  22. Place a cooked chicken breast on the bed of noodles.
  23. Spoon Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Sauce over top of the chicken and pasta.
Chicken in Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Sauce | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this delightful #chicken entree is perfect for company or #holiday dinners like #Easter. I used #glutenfree #pasta but any kind can be used.

This recipe makes 4 hearty servings. This elegant and festive looking dish is great served for company.

Chicken in Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Sauce | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this delightful #chicken entree is perfect for company or #holiday dinners like #Easter. I used #glutenfree #pasta but any kind can be used.

You can stretch this dish easily by using a whole cut-up chicken which will work well if you have small children who can’t possibly eat a whole chicken breast for dinner. (Or cut each chicken breast in half). 

Chicken in Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Sauce | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | this delightful #chicken entree is perfect for company or #holiday dinners like #Easter. I used #glutenfree #pasta but any kind can be used.

We loved the fantastic flavor of the sauce. Tomatoes and basil go so well together.

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Chicken in Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Sauce

Teresa Ambra
Wonderful baked chicken dish that's served over gluten free angel hair pasta. The chicken is drizzled with a sun-dried tomato sauce consisting of basil, shallots, and bell peppers in cream and chicken broth. It's perfect for company or holiday dinners like Easter, Mother's Day or Father's Day.
No ratings yet
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Chicken, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 771 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 10×15" glass baking dish
  • 1 medium sauce pan
  • 1 sharp knife to dice vegetables
  • 1 whisk
  • 1 wooden spoon
  • 1 large stock pot to cook pasta

Ingredients
  

  • 4 chicken breasts skinless, boneless
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil or, as needed
  • 1 tsp. Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/4 cup shallots diced
  • 1/2 red bell pepper diced
  • 2 tbsp. gluten free flour or use all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 to 1/2 cup chopped sun dried tomatoes reconstituted in ½ cup water
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 1-1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or half and half, (I used heavy cream)
  • 16 oz. box gluten free angel hair pasta or use regular angel hair pasta

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Spray a 10×15” glass baking dish with olive oil cooking spray.
  • Place chicken breasts in dish.
  • Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil.
  • Bake for about 30 minutes.
  • Turn chicken over and sprinkle again with salt and pepper.
  • Bake 30 more minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  • Meanwhile, make sauce: chop or dice sun dried tomatoes and add ½ cup water.
  • Allow the tomatoes to sit in the water about 5-10 minutes to plump up for use.
  • While tomatoes are reconstituting, place a couple of tablespoons of olive oil in medium saucepan.
  • Add red bell pepper and sauté a few minutes until soft.
  • Add diced shallots and cook a few more minutes until veggies are soft.
  • Add flour and whisk to combine.
  • Slowly work in chicken broth with a whisk, then add cream and continue whisking until smooth.
  • Cook over low to medium heat until sauce thickens.
  • Dice basil and add to sauce with the drained tomatoes.
  • Stir to combine.
  • Keep over very low heat until ready to serve.
  • Heat water in a large stockpot.
  • Add gluten free angel hair pasta and cook about 5 minutes according to package directions.
  • Drain pasta add a little oil or butter to keep noodles from sticking together.
  • To serve: Spread angel hair pasta on plates.
  • Place a cooked chicken breast on the bed of noodles.
  • Spoon Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Sauce over top of the chicken and pasta.

Notes

NOTE: When I originally posted this recipe, DeBoles gluten free pasta was about the only GF pasta brand I could find. I have since discovered and highly recommend Ronzoni’s gluten free pasta. The blend doesn’t fall apart as easily and tastes much better.
 
Recipe adapted from In the Kitchen with Jenny.
 
© Can’t Stay Out of the Kitchen

Nutrition

Calories: 771kcalCarbohydrates: 99gProtein: 38gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 107mgSodium: 807mgPotassium: 856mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1177IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 3mg
Keyword chicken, main dish, tomatoes
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  • Diane Roark

    May 20, 2014 at 6:32 am

    Teresa,

    I pinned and tweeted! Anytime I can help you do anything, please ask. Your blog looks wonderful!

    Blessings,
    Diane Roark

    1. Teresa

      May 20, 2014 at 6:38 am

      You are so kind, Diane. I’m working really hard trying to get every post updated and some of the older ones with poor pictures I’m remaking and redoing so everyone can get a better idea of what these recipes really look like. What I thought would be about a six-month project is turning out to be a 12-to-15-month project! I will be so glad when it’s finished. Thanks again.

  • Diane Roark

    May 20, 2014 at 6:29 am

    Teresa,

    I love the combination of tomato and basil and mixed with this cream sauce looks amazing.

    Have a great week!
    Blessings,
    Diane Roark

    1. Teresa

      May 20, 2014 at 6:35 am

      Thank you so much, Diane. This recipe really turned out great. I hope you try it sometime.

  • Tamara Leigh

    November 24, 2013 at 8:09 pm

    Looks fab, Teresa! I haven’t seen a “like” button on your recent posts. Has its location moved?

    1. Teresa

      November 24, 2013 at 8:58 pm

      Yeah, we removed Jetpack from WordPress and the “like” button was part of it. JetPack caused 45% of my slow load problems so it had to go bye bye! So now you get to tweet, add to FB, Pinterest, Google+ or make a comment! I think there is some kind of like button at the beginning of each post but that’s probably just a FB like where it posts to your website.

      I think you and your family would really enjoy this recipe! When Junior is home from college give this a whirl sometime. You don’t have to use GF flour, any kind will work.

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