Italian Baked Chicken

By Addie

For a casual get-together, this saucy herbed chicken is a terrific choice. Serve it over angel hair pasta for a delicious dinner that's special enough for company. —Marcello Basco, Deerfield Beach, Florida

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup tomato puree
• 4 slices mozzarella cheese
• 4 tomato slices
• 4 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
• Hot cooked angel hair pasta
• Minced fresh parsley

Preparation

Step 1

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, salt and pepper; add chicken, one piece at a time, and shake to coat. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown chicken in 2 tablespoons oil on each side. Transfer to a greased 11-in. x 7-in. baking dish.

In the same skillet, saute the garlic, oregano and basil in remaining oil for 1 minute. Add broth and tomato puree. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; pour over chicken. Cover and bake at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170°.

Remove chicken and set aside. Pour sauce into a small bowl and keep warm. Return chicken to the pan; top each with a cheese and tomato slice. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Bake, uncovered, for 6-8 minutes or until cheese is melted. Arrange pasta on a large serving platter; top with chicken. Pour sauce over chicken and sprinkle with parsley. Yield: 4 servings.
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REVIEWS:

I make this chicken about the same way, but much easier. I grill the chicken breasts m the grill, when just about done I add a slice of mazarella cheese to melt a little. Heat spagetti sause or mazala sauce in a saucepan and poor over chicken breasts and serve over angel hair pasta along with parmesan cheese

Great recipe!

Awsome!