Chicken Italiano I

== Description ==
Original recipe calls for chicken breast with bones. Because of the sauce, it is easier to eat with bones removed. A good dish to make with a whole utility frying chicken. Bones and skin can be cooked up in a separate pot for stock. 
* Makes 4 servings
== Ingredients ==
* 14 oz tomatoes, canned
* ½ tsp basil, dried
* ½ tsp tarragon
* ½ tsp salt
* ¼ tsp pepper, freshly ground
* 2 tsp butter, oil or margarine
* 1 garlic clove finely chopped
* 2 lbs chicken pieces, skinned
* 2 tbsp parsley chopped or 2 tsp dry
* ½ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
* Parmesan cheese, to taste
== Directions ==
# Pour tomatoes into container of a blender or food processor.
# Add basil, tarragon, salt and pepper.
# Puree until smooth.
# Melt margarine in a large frypan.
# Saute garlic over medium heat 1 minutes (or mix in ½ tsp garlic powder with other spices) 
# Add chicken pieces, sauté, turning once or twice until golden on both sides.
# Cover with tomato mixture.
# Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes until tender.
# Remove chicken and place in a warm oven-proof dish.
# Stir parsley into sauce and spoon over chicken.
# Sprinkle with mozzarella.
# Place under heated broiler 1 minutes just until cheese melts or place on a microwave-safe dish and melt cheese in microwave or sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and serve immediately. 
== Nutritional information ==
* 255 calories | 5g carbohydrate | 25g protein | 15g fat 
* 3 protein choices, ½ fruits choice, 1 fats choice 
Category:Low-calorie Recipes
Category:Tomato Recipes
Category:Basil Recipes
Category:Chicken Recipes
Category:Mozzarella Recipes
Category:Parmesan cheese Recipes
Category:Tarragon Recipes