CHICKEN IN CILANTRO SAUCE

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This recipe came from the back of a Contadina tomato sauce can about 20 years ago and has been a favorite in my recipe collection ever since. Great to serve for dinner parties --- no one realizes how easy it is to prepare!!!

Provided by RMess

Categories     Chicken

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 small bell peppers (I prefer the taste of poblano peppers)
3 tablespoons oil
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (1/12 pounds total)
2 cups tomato sauce (two 8-ounce cans)
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
1/2 cup coarsely chopped onion
1 clove garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Slice peppers crosswise into rings.
  • Lightly saute in oil in large skillet.
  • Remove peppers; drain on paper towels.
  • Brown chicken on both sides in oil remaining in skillet.
  • Place remaining ingredients in blender jar.
  • Blend until smooth.
  • Pour over chicken in skillet.
  • Heat to boiling.
  • Reduce heat; boil gently 5 minutes or until chicken is tender.
  • Place chicken on serving platter.
  • Arrange peppers on top.
  • Serve with remaining sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.6, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 75.5, Sodium 663.7, Carbohydrate 7, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 4.6, Protein 26.6

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