Taste of Home
Italian Baked Chicken
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 35 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.
For a casual get-together, this saucy herbed chicken is a terrific choice. Serve it over angel hair pasta for a delicious dinner that's special enough for company. —Marcello Basco, Deerfield Beach, Florida
Ingredients
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon pepper
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4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
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3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
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5 garlic cloves, minced
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2 cups chicken broth
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1 cup tomato puree
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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4 slices mozzarella cheese
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4 tomato slices
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4 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
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Hot cooked angel hair pasta
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Minced fresh parsley
Directions
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1.
In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, salt and pepper; add chicken, one piece at a time, and shake to coat. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown chicken in 2 tablespoons oil on each side. Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish.
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2.
In the same skillet, saute garlic in remaining oil for 1 minute. Stir in the broth, tomato puree, basil and oregano. Bring to a boil. Pour mixture over chicken.
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3.
Cover and bake at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°.
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4.
Remove chicken and set aside. Pour sauce into a small bowl and keep warm. Return chicken to the pan; top with mozzarella and tomato. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
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5.
Bake, uncovered, for 6-8 minutes or until cheese is melted. Arrange pasta on a large serving platter; top with chicken. Pour sauce over chicken and sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 477 calories, 23g fat (7g saturated fat), 125mg cholesterol, 1124mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 46g protein.
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