Monday, August 23, 2010

Do you have a recipe for Tomato Basil Chicken?

I want to make a special dish for my man tonight!Do you have a recipe for Tomato Basil Chicken?
Tomato Basil Chicken, or Chicken Parmesan by any other name!





1 15 oz can tomato sauce


1 15 oz can chopped tomatos


1/2 cup chopped fresh basil


2 T dried Italian herbs


1 clove garlic, minced


1/4 yellow onion, chopped


1/4 cup olive oil


1/8 tsp red pepper flakes


1/4 tsp pepper


1 tsp salt


1 T brown sugar


1/4 cup red wine


1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese


6-8 chicken thighs or combination of chicken breasts, thighs, and legs.





In saute pan, heat 1 T olive oil. Add chopped onion and garlic. Saute until translucent and onion is limp. Add herbs, tomato sauce, diced tomatos, wine , sugar, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes and fresh basil. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Add 1/4 cup grated parmesan. Season chicken with salt and pepper and brown in non-stick pan. Place in baking dish. Spoon sauce over chicken and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour, or until juices run clear and mixture is bubbling. Serve with linguini tossed with olive oil and chopped flat leaf parsley. Sprinkle with additional cheese.

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