Blackened Chicken with spicy tomato cream sauce bowls

Ingredients

For the Chicken

• 1kg Chicken Breast
• 3 tbsp Olive Oil

Blackening Seasoning

• 2 tbsp Paprika
• 1 tsp Garlic Powder
• 1 tsp Onion Powder
• 1 tsp Dried Thyme
• 1 tsp Dried Oregano
• 2 tsp Black Pepper
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Brown Sugar
• 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper (optional)

Tomato Parmesan Cream Sauce:

• 1 tbsp Butter
• 1/4 cup Sundried Tomatoes, chopped
• 4 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
• 1/2 tsp Italian Seasoning
• 1/2 cup Chicken Stock
• 1/2 cup Fat Free Half n’ Half
• 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, shredded
• Salt & Pepper (to taste)
• 1 tsp Dried Oregano (optional)
• 1/2 tsp Chili Flake (optional)
• 1 Lemon, juiced + zest

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven: Set oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Make Seasoning: Mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, black pepper, salt, brown sugar, and cayenne in a bowl.
3. Prepare Chicken: Pat chicken dry, coat in olive oil, then generously apply seasoning.
4. Sear Chicken: Heat a pan on medium-high, add oil, and sear chicken for 3 minutes per side until golden.
5. Bake: Move the pan to the oven and bake for 14-15 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160°F.
6. Rest Chicken: Remove chicken from the oven and let it rest for 7 minutes. Slice and drizzle with lemon juice.
7. Make Sauce: In the same pan, melt butter, add garlic, sundried tomatoes, red pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning. Cook for 2-3 minutes. Pour in chicken stock, half n’ half, and Parmesan. Simmer until the sauce thickens. Stir in optional oregano and chili flake. Season with salt, pepper, lemon zest, and juice.