Mediterranean chicken melange

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3eachesBreasts, chicken, halves, broiler/fryer, boned, skinned
3eachesThighs, chicken, broiler/ fryer, boned, skinned
8eachesDrumsticks, chicken, broiler/fryer, skinned
½poundsMushrooms, sliced
3eachesOnions, green, whole, sliced
2largesGarlic, cloves, minced
2tablespoonsOil, olive
8ouncesSauce, tomato
6ouncesPaste, tomato
¾cupWine, white, dry
½cupOlives, black, sliced
1teaspoonSalt
1teaspoonOregano
1teaspoonBasil
¼teaspoonPepper
6ouncesArtichoke hearts, marinated, drained
2tablespoonsCheese, parmesan, grated
Pasta, cooked
Basil, fresh
Olives, black, whole

Directions

In a large bowl, make the sauce by mixing together mushrooms, onion, garlic, oil, tomato sauce, and tomato paste. Add wine, olives, salt, oregano, basil, and pepper. Mix well, and set aside.

Place the chicken in a single layer, skin-side down, in a large baking dish. Spoon the sauce over the chicken; cover with foil and bake in 350 F oven for 30 minutes.

Turn the chicken; spoon sauce over chicken and bake, uncovered, about 30 minutes more, or until chicken is fork tender.

Remove the chicken from the oven; arrange the artichoke hearts around the chicken. Sprinkle cheese over all. Cover loosely with foil and allow to stand for 5 minutes before serving.

When ready to serve, use warm serving plates and mound your pasta onto the plates first. Place the chicken onto the pasta, and pour some of the pan juices over the chicken and pasta.

Garnish with basil and black olives.

Cook: John A. Kelly, McLean, Virginia Source: "Chicken Cookery" - 1994 Delmarva Chicken Cooking Contest

: Delmarva Poultry Industries, Inc.

: Georgetown, Delaware, 19947-9622 From: Rob Stewart Date: 09-08-94