CHICKEN CACCIATORE (WW FRIENDLY)

Chicken Cacciatore (WW friendly) image

Provided by Carolyn Haas

Categories Chicken

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 oz chicken breast, skinless boneless
2 tsp olive oil, divided
1 Tbsp flour
14 oz crushed tomatoes
1/4 c tomato paste
1 stalk(s) celery, sliced
1/2 small green pepper, sliced
1/2 small onion, sliced
2 oz mushrooms, sliced
1/2 c red wine or water
1-2 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp each thyme, rosemary, parsley, basil and oregano, dried
1 tsp sugar (or sugar-substitute)
parmesan cheese, to serve
pasta, rice, etc to serve

Steps:

1. Cut chicken breast into about 8 pieces. Sprinkle with flour, salt and pepper. Heat a deep skillet with a teaspoon of olive oil or a spray of olive oil, add chicken pieces. Cook over medium-high heat until browned on both sides. Set aside.
2. Add a teaspoon olive oil (or another spray) to same skillet, add veggies. Cook and stir for approximately 5 minutes.
3. Add tomatoes - crushed and paste - to pan. Add wine or water, spices. Bring to boil. Put chicken pieces back in. Lower heat and simmer together for about 1/2 hour or until chicken is tender.
4. Serve over pasta, rice or any whole-grain mixture. Sprinkle each serving with some grated or shredded parmesan cheese.