Connie's Italian Chicken

Summary

• Difficulty:
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 60 minutes
• Yield: Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (14-1/2 oz.) crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 3 lbs. chicken, cut up or 6 bone-in chicken breast halves
• 6 slices Sargento® Deli Style Sliced Mozzarella Cheese
• 1/2 cup (2 oz.) Sargento® Artisan Blends® Shredded Parmesan Cheese
• Chopped parsley (optional)

Directions

1. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper and garlic; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper; simmer 2 minutes.
2. Place chicken in roasting pan; pour tomato mixture over chicken. Bake uncovered in preheated 350°F oven for 1 hour.
3. Lay Mozzarella cheese slices over chicken; top with Parmesan cheese. Bake 10 minutes more or until chicken is cooked through and cheese is melted.

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