Healthy Food Recipes

Ingredient :

·         1 2.5- to 3-lb. chicken, cut into serving pieces*

·          1/4 c. butter

·         2 tbsp. olive or vegetable oil

·         1 c. finely chopped onion

·         1/2 green pepper, cleaned out and chopped

·         2 garlic cloves, minced

·         1/2 tsp. basil

·         1 tsp. salt

·         1/2 tsp. pepper

·         1 c. stewed tomatoes, undrained

·         1/2 c. tomato juice, canned chicken broth, or water

·         sliced mushrooms for garnish  (optional)

How To Make :

·         In a large skillet, brown chicken in butter and oil over medium heat until pieces are evenly brown on all sides.

·         Add onion, green pepper, garlic, basil, salt, and pepper.

·         Stir. Cook until onion is soft but not brown (about 5 minutes).

·         Add undrained tomatoes and stir well. Bring to a boil, cover, and cook over low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

·         Add tomato juice, chicken broth, or water and simmer 10 minutes.

·         Remove chicken to serving dish and spoon sauce over chicken. Garnish with mushroom slices, if desired.

Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 45 minutes Serves 4

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