Preparation

• Horizontally slice each chicken breast right through the centre to create 4 even-sized cutlets. In a large shallow dish, combine the flour, garlic powder, salt and pepper. One by one, coat the cutlets in the flour, give them a shake then place to one side.
• In a large pan over medium-high heat add 1 tablespoon oil and butter. Once the butter has melted, add the chicken and fry both sides for a few minutes until golden on the outside and just about cooked through the centre. Remove and place on a plate to one side.
• Lower the heat to medium, then fry the shallots in the excess fat until soft and golden. Stir in the stock, cream and parmesan and simmer for a couple of minutes, or until the sauce thickens. Add the tomatoes and simmer for another couple of minutes until the tomatoes just begin to soften.
• Turn the heat to low, then swiftly stir in the pesto until it completely blends into a sauce. Stir in any resting juices from the chicken and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Add the chicken back in, coat in the sauce then serve and enjoy!