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    Home » Main Course

    Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Shallots, and Thyme

    Feb 10, 2008 · Modified: Dec 17, 2020 by Andrea · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads ·

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    Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Shallots, and Thyme - Andrea Meyers

    For me food doesn't have to be fancy or require an extensive list of ingredients or dozens of steps and a complicated presentation to be romantic. No, simple, good tasting food is always the most romantic to me, such as chicken cooked simply in a skillet with a good pan sauce made of shallots, garlic, and wine and a nice glass of wine to sip while cooking. The dish comes together quickly, and the combination of simple fresh ingredients creates a nice flavor palette.

    My inspiration came from one of my favorite food bloggers, Ilva, who posted a chicken recipe in 2005 using the same ingredients but in different amounts. Michael loves Italian food (it's that whole thing about being part Italian), and after being together for almost 10 years, I know his tastes pretty well. I loved the ingredients Ilva chose and I knew Michael would too, especially if I increased the amount of garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and thyme. My version came together a little differently, so don't quote me on this being an authentic interpretation of Tuscan cuisine. No, I go to Ilva for that!

    Cucina d'amore logo, largeChris at Mele Cotte is hosting a fun event this month that celebrates love in the kitchen, appropriately named Cucina d'amore. To participate we have to make a dish that uses one or more aphrodisiac foods, and in this dish I used garlic and wine. We enjoyed it with a side of orzo with parmesan, pine nuts, and basil (two more aphrodisiacs), a recipe I'll post this week. Check out Chris' round-up this week to help plan your romantic Valentine's Day meal!

    Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Shallots, and Thyme - Andrea Meyers
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    Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Shallots, and Thyme

    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    Total Time25 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Italian
    Diet: Gluten Free
    Keyword: basil, chicken, gluten free, sundried tomatoes, wine
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 347kcal

    Equipment

    • large skillet

    Ingredients

    • 4 tablespoons olive oil
    • 12 shallots (peeled and quartered)
    • 4 stems fresh thyme
    • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
    • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into strips 2 inches wide by 4 inches long)
    • 6 chopped sun dried tomatoes in oil
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt
    • 3 grinds fresh black pepper
    • ½ cup white wine (I didn't really measure this part, just poured until it looked good.)
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    Preparation

    • Warm the olive oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add the quartered shallots, 2 stems of thyme, and the minced garlic. Cook until the shallots are translucent.
    • Place the chicken breast pieces in the pan and continue cooking over medium heat, turning after about 5 minutes. The chicken pieces should be browned on one side.
    • When the shallots are getting golden brown and a little caramelized around the edges and the chicken is browned on both sides, add the chopped sundried tomatoes and stir them in.
    • Sprinkle the salt and pepper over the chicken and add the white wine and the remaining thyme stems. Cook until the wine reduces and thickens a bit, about 3 to 5 minutes. Serve immediately.

    Recipe Notes

    Equipment
    large skillet (not nonstick)

    Nutrition

    Calories: 347kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 445mg | Potassium: 779mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 139IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 2mg
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    1. Chris says

      February 10, 2008 at 9:49 pm

      This is a wonderful addition to the round up. I love all these ingredients! Thanks for participating, Andrea!

    2. Ann says

      February 12, 2008 at 9:37 am

      Looks wonderful! Happy Vanetine's Day!

    3. núria says

      February 12, 2008 at 11:40 am

      Hi Andrea! It just looks delicious! Most of these ingredients are everyday basics in my kitchen.

    4. Tina says

      February 12, 2008 at 12:44 pm

      Yum!! Simple is always the way to go. Your chicken looks so tasty!!

    5. Angel says

      February 12, 2008 at 1:12 pm

      Your dish looks beautiful. I agree with your husband Italian food is super tasty!

    6. Snehal says

      February 18, 2008 at 7:17 pm

      I am glad I found this recipe! I have a huge pot of thyme going wild in my backyard and need to use a lot of it!! Thnx 🙂

    7. Cris says

      February 25, 2008 at 8:06 pm

      I'm a little late for Valentine's... just wish yours were great! That really sounds delicious with orzo, or polenta... anything italian! 🙂

    8. Heidi says

      July 24, 2008 at 6:48 pm

      This was wonderful! I made it tonight for dinner with some cous cous & haricot verts. Even my 20 month old ate it!

    9. Andrea says

      July 24, 2008 at 6:55 pm

      Thanks Heidi! It's always good to hear when our readers enjoy the dishes. 🙂

    10. SavoryTv says

      August 29, 2008 at 12:43 am

      Sounds delicious, I love every ingredient , I'm going to try it! Have a great Labor Day weekend!

      SavoryTvs last blog post..A simple latin chicken salad video, prepared by Chef Timothy Hughes

    11. Anna says

      March 16, 2009 at 8:27 pm

      I made this tonight and my boyfriend loved it! It was terrific.

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