Skillet Chicken with Tomatoes and Herbs
Skillet Chicken with Tomatoes and Herbs
I had a busy day and needed something fast for dinner. I also hate doing dishes so the idea of a one pot meal was very appealing. I looked at what I had on hand and this is the dish I came up with. I started with some basics, browned onion and chicken in a skillet. I also had some fresh tomatoes and peppers and pizza seasoning so it all came together quite nicely. By adding some chicken stock and pasta I was able to finish it all together in the same pan. It was wonderful just the way it was- but you could top it with shredded cheese, if you like, or fresh herbs.
Skillet Chicken with Tomatoes and Herbs
1 T. oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 chicken, cut up
4 c. chopped fresh tomatoes
1 sweet pepper, seeded and diced
3 c. chicken stock- you might need a little more*
2 t. pizza seasoning -recipe follows
8 oz. uncooked pasta- I used rotini**
salt and pepper to taste
In large skillet, brown onion in oil. Add chicken pieces and brown on both sides. Add tomatoes to skillet and cook a few minutes more. Add remaining ingredients, except pasta, and bring to a simmer. Place lid on skillet and cook over medium low heat for about 20 minutes, or until chicken is almost cooked. Add pasta and cook, covered, about 12 minutes longer, or until pasta is cooked. Stir from time to time to prevent sticking and to see if you need more stock. Time will vary depending on which pasta you choose. Adjust seasonings. Serve as is, or with cheese on top. Serves 4.
* Depending on how juicy your tomatoes are you might need a little more stock. I wanted to have some sauce with the dish so I liked the amount of stock I used.
** You could use more pasta just add more stock.
Pizza Seasoning
3 T. dried basil
2 T. dried oregano
1-T. red pepper flakes
1 T. dried minced onion
1-T. fennel seeds
1 t. garlic powder
Combine all ingredients and store in a cool, dark, dry place.
To use: Add 1-2 teaspoons per cup of tomato sauce to make pizza sauce. Also good sprinkled on bagels with sauce and cheese or added to any tomato or pepper dish. Also makes a great cheese ball. Add 1-2 teaspoons of the seasoning with a little diced sweet red pepper, a diced green onion and a few slices of cooked, crumbled bacon or turkey bacon with 8-oz. cream cheese.
