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CREAMY GARLIC AND SUNDRIED TOMATO CHICKEN

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 3 chicken breasts (cut into thick strips)
  • freshly grounded salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1-2 teaspoons Kashmiri chili powder
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes
  • ¾ cup low sodium chicken broth
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup sundried tomatoes, chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh-grated parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • In a large non-stick pan or cast iron skillet, heat the oil and butter over medium heat.
  • Season chicken strips with salt and pepper and 1 teaspoon chili powder and coat with the flour.
  • Brown the chicken strips, in two batches to avoid overcrowding the pan. Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside until needed.
  • Add the butter, and minced garlic to the hot pan or skillet and cook for 1 minute. Add in the other teaspoon chili powder, the thyme, oregano, red pepper flakes, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring often.
  • Stir in the sundried tomatoes and parmesan cheese
  • Return the cooked chicken to the pan and spoon the sauce over the chicken.
  • Allow the chicken to simmer in the sauce for 10 minutes, whilst the sauce thickens.
  • Garnish with basil leaves or coriander
  • Serve warm over basmati rice or with crusty shards of bread.