THE MARRY ME CHICKEN WITH PARMESAN CHEESE

¼ cup all-purpose flour

½ t sea salt

½ t black pepper

½ t onion powder

¼ t paprika

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in half lengthwise

2 T avocado oil or olive oil

2 T unsalted butter

1 large clove garlic, minced or pressed

1 t fresh or dried thyme 

1 t fresh or dried oregano 

½ cup chicken broth 

½ cup half-and-half

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese  

⅓ cup drained chopped sundried tomatoes, in oil

Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

In a shallow bowl, mix together the flour, salt, pepper, onion powder, and paprika.

Dredge all four pieces of chicken in flour mixture and set aside on a plate.

In a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon of oil and 1 tablespoon of the butter.

Cook chicken until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.

Transfer chicken to a plate and set aside.

In the same skillet over medium heat, add the other tablespoon of butter and oil.

Sauté the garlic, thyme, and oregano for 1 minute.

Stir in chicken broth and half-and-half.

Bring to a low simmer and return chicken to skillet.

Add sundried tomatoes, cover, and simmer 6 to 8 minutes.

Arrange chicken over mashed potatoes.

Stir Parmesan cheese into sauce in skillet.

Spoon sauce over and garnish with basil leaves.

Serves 2