Italian Chicken

Italian Chicken

You will need the following:

6 - 8 chicken breast filets or your favorite chicken pieces
2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp italian seasonings
1 medium onion chopped
1/2 bell pepper chopped (optional if you don't like it)
1 jar of your favorite spaghetti sauce
1/2 cup of red wine (use one you would drink)
1 pkg. grated mozzarella cheese (about 1 1/2 cups)
1/2 cup parmesan cheese to sprinkle on top

Sprinkle both sides of chicken with seasonings. Place in skillet on medium to
med high with olive oil and brown both sides well. Then remove chicken and add
diced onions and peppers. Carmelize to a light brown color then add chicken back
in. Then pour jar of sauce all over top of chicken. Put 1/2 cup of wine in sauce
jar - place lid on tightly and shake well to remove all sauce. Pour in with rest
of sauce. Turn burner down to low, cover with lid and cook for about 45 minutes
to an hour. Then sprinkle chicken with mozzarella cheese and parmesan and put lid back on for 5-10 minutes. Serve on your favorite pasta. Add a salad and bread for a great meal.


ANN'S TIP......You can also do this same recipe with pork chops....awesome!!