CHICKEN WITH FIRE ROASTED TOMATOES

Chicken with Fire Roasted Tomatoes image

Provided by Sue Adame

Categories Roasts

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

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8 chicken thighs
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp black pepper
2 Tbsp oregano, dried
2 Tbsp garlic powder
2 Tbsp onion powder
1 Tbsp garlic salt
1 medium red onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, julienned
1 can(s) (15 oz) diced fire roasted tomatoes
1 can(s) (15 oz) diced tomatoes with oregano and garlic
2 tsp red pepper flakes
1/4 c white wine
1/4 c mozzarella cheese, shredded

Steps:

1. In a plastic Zip Lock bag mix the black pepper, oregano, garlic powder, garlic salt and onion powder. Add chicken, a few pieces at a time to coat.
2. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in oven safe skillet over medium heat.
3. Place thighs skin side down. Cook 10 minutes (moving occasionally) turn and cook an additional 7 minutes. Remove chicken to platter.
4. Sauté red onion and sliced (julienne) green bell pepper until tender.
5. Add ¼ cup white wine with additional salt, pepper and oregano to taste. Mix well. Add chicken on top of onion and bell pepper.
6. Mix 1 can Diced Fire Roasted Tomatoes and 1 can diced oregano and garlic tomatoes. Add red pepper flakes to tomato mixture. Pour over chicken.
7. Place oven safe skillet in a 350° pre-heated oven for 60 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink or internal temp. reaches 180° (Thighs) 170° (Breast). Checking and basting every 15 minutes during the first 45 minutes. During the last 15 minutes add ¼ cup shredded Mozzarella. Bake until melted. Top with fresh chopped chives if desired.
8. Serve with fettuccine,a vegetable and some great french bread