Tasty Italian Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1-1/8 teaspoons paprika, divided
• 3 teaspoons olive oil, divided
• 1-1/4 cups water
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1-1/2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1-1/2 pounds chicken tenderloins

Directions

• In a small saucepan, saute onion and 1/8 teaspoon paprika in 1 teaspoon oil until tender. Stir in the water, tomato paste, bay leaf, bouillon and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, Parmesan cheese, salt, garlic powder, oregano and remaining paprika. Add chicken; seal bag and shake to coat.
• In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook half of the chicken in 1 teaspoon oil for 2-3 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm; repeat with remaining chicken and oil. Remove bay leaf from sauce. Serve with chicken. Yield: 6 servings.

Tasty Italian Chicken published in Light & Tasty December/January 2006, p21