Wednesday, April 2, 2008

Tomato-Chicken Stew

Ingredients
2 lb boneless skinless whole chicken breast
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp paprika
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 chopped onion
1 cored and chopped green bell pepper
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 cup chicken broth


Directions
1. Cut the chicken into 1-inch cubes and pound until tender.
2. Place the flour on a large plate and mix in the salt, pepper, onion powder, and paprika.
3. Dredge the chicken pieces in the seasoned flour.
4. In a medium skillet or a shallow flameproof casserole, heat the oil over moderate heat.
5. Add the onion and green pepper and saute for about 5 minutes, or until the onion is soft.
6. Remove the vegetables from the skillet and set aside.
7. Add the chicken to the skillet and brown on both sides.
8. Return the vegetables to the skillet and pour the tomato sauce over.
9. Add the broth, cover, and simmer until the chicken is tender, about 10 to 15 minutes.