Sicilian Chicken in Tomato Sauce |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Herbs, capers and a touch of cinnamon highlight the tomato sauce in which these chicken breasts simmer. Serve with a short pasta such as fusilli or conchiglie to catch the sauce. From Ontario Chicken Lover magazine. Ingredients:
1 teaspoon dried basil |
1 teaspoon oregano |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
1 onion, chopped |
1 garlic clove, minced |
1 (19 ounce) can stewed tomatoes |
2 teaspoons capers or 2 teaspoons green olives, chopped |
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar |
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon |
fresh parsley, chopped |
Directions:
1. Combine basil, oregano, salt and pepper; sprinkle half over both sides of chicken.
2. In large nonstick skillet, heat half of the oil over medium-high heat; brown chicken all over, about 4 minutes. Transfer to plate.
3. In skillet, heat remaining oil over medium heat; cook onion, garlic and remaining basil mixture, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes or until onion is softened.
4. Add tomatoes, breaking up with spoon. Add capers, vinegar and cinnamon; bring to boil.
5. Return chicken and any accumulated juices to pan; reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink inside.
6. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.
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