Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Chicken | The Fancy Pants Kitchen

Ingredients

• 4 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 & 1/2 tsp kosher salt, divided
• 1 tsp black pepper, divided
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus more if needed
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup halved and thinly sliced shallot or 1 large shallot
• 3/4 cup julienne-cut sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup unsweetened full fat coconut milk or heavy cream
• 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced basil leaves
• toasted pine nuts, optional for serving