Skillet Parmesan Chicken

By cindygwest

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts*
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon bottled minced garlic
• 1 (28-ounce) can fire-roasted crushed tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 3/4 teaspoon sugar
• 1 cup shredded Italian 6-cheese blend
• 1/2 cup crushed french-fried onions
• 1 (16-ounce) package fettuccini, cooked and kept warm

Preparation

Step 1

1.Cut chicken breasts in half. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
2.In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side or until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
3.Add onion and garlic to skillet; cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes. Add tomatoes, basil, and sugar. Return chicken to pan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes.
4.Top chicken with cheese; cover and cook for 2 minutes. Top with french-fried onions. Serve over fettuccini.

Makes 4 - 6 servings

Note: *We used Springer Mountain Farms Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts.