Tara's Chicken

Chicken is cooked in a spicy seasoned tomato sauce, and served over rice.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 25 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
• Calories: 434 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 cups water
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• salt and pepper to taste
• ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 ½ cups uncooked white rice
• cayenne pepper to taste
• 1 (16 ounce) jar mild picante sauce
• 1 (14 ounce) jar chunky pasta sauce
• 1 (10 ounce) can whole tomatoes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large pot over medium-low heat, mix the pasta sauce, picante sauce, tomatoes, tomato paste, and Parmesan cheese. Season with oregano, thyme, parsley, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.

Step 2

Place the chicken in a separate pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 25 minutes, until chicken juices run clear.

Step 3

Transfer chicken to the pot with the sauce mixture. Cover, and cook on low 1 hour.

Step 4

In a separate pot, bring the rice and water to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Serve the chicken and sauce over the cooked rice.