Marry Me Chicken

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 3 large chicken breasts, butterflied and halved
• 1 tbsp sun-dried tomato oil
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 brown onion, diced
• 6 garlic cloves, minced or grated
• 1/2 cup white wine (or chicken stock)
• 3/4 cup chicken or vegetable stock
• 100g sun-dried tomatoes
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 300ml thickened cream
• 20g parmesan cheese, freshly grated
• 3g fresh thyme, roughly chopped
• 3g fresh oregano, roughly chopped
• 1 tsp dried chilli flakes
• 5g fresh basil leaves, roughly picked
• Salt and pepper to taste

Method

1. Season chicken with onion powder, garlic powder, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
2. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
3. Sear chicken for 3.5 minutes each side until golden and cooked through; set aside.
4. Add sun-dried tomato oil, butter, diced onion, and salt to the pan; sauté for 5-6 minutes.
5. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring regularly.
6. Deglaze pan with white wine or chicken stock; cook for 1-2 minutes.
7. Add Dijon mustard and seasoning; mix until combined.
8. Add chicken stock, thickened cream, sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan, and chilli flakes; bring to a heavy simmer.
9. Add thyme and oregano; reduce heat to low and cook for 6-8 minutes until thickened.
10. Add parmesan cheese and basil leaves; mix to combine.
11. Return chicken and resting juices to the pan; season to taste.
12. Cook for 1 minute to heat chicken through and thicken sauce.
13. Remove from heat and serve with mash, pasta, rice, or vegetables.
14. Garnish with parmesan, fresh basil, and cracked black pepper.