Skillet sun-dried tomatoes and chicken thighs

Ingredients: (All available and easy to get at Trader Joe’s) 5 or 6 chicken thighs 3 tablespoons butter (always unsalted) 3 cloves garlic, minced (Trader Joe’s has this little jar of minced garlic, it’s a great substitute, use 1/2 to 1 teaspoon) 1/2 cup julienned sun dried tomatoes in olive oil, drained 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chiffonade, for presentation From your pantry: 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano (or Italian herbs) 1/2 cup chicken broth (feel free to use a little more if needed) Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

• First, wash the chicken and pat it fry, and have all your ingredients ready on the counter.

• Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper, to taste.

• Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large oven-proof skillet over medium high heat.

• Add chicken, skin-side down, and sear both sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side, set aside.

• Melt remaining tablespoon butter in the skillet.

• Add garlic, and cook, stirring frequently, about 1-2 minutes.

• Stir in chicken broth, sun dried tomatoes, Parmesan, thyme, and oregano.

• Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until slightly thickened, about 3-5 minutes.

• Return chicken to the skillet.

• Place into oven and roast until completely cooked through, about 25-30 minutes. (That gives you plenty of time to get your table ready and set a romantic setting)

• Serve immediately!

• Optionally, garnish with fresh basil.

Side dish: I serve it over brown rice (Trader Joe’s, frozen section) just pop it in the microwave for 3 min! Bam! Amazing dinner! Enjoy, with some delicious red wine! :)